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Cape-Coral
Eden Index
Climate
6.2
•
Recreation
4.2
•
Community
2.5
•
Safeguard
4.6/10
Cape Coral is a city located in southwest Florida with a subtropical climate characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. The city is situated on the Caloosahatchee River and surrounded by over 400 miles of canals, making it a popular destination for boating and fishing enthusiasts. The hydrology of the area is heavily influenced by the surrounding waterways and wetlands, with water quality being a major concern. Despite this, Cape Coral offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking, kayaking, and bird watching in its many parks and nature preserves. Additionally, the city is known for its numerous golf courses and beaches on nearby Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 6.2
Cape-Coral receives approximately
1385mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 82%
and air temperatures averaging around
24°C.
Cape-Coral has a plant hardyness factor of
10, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
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Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.2
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough River State Park | None | 58 ft | |||
| Edward Medard | None | 79 ft | |||
| Alafia River State Park | None | 117 ft | |||
| Koreshan Historic State Park | None | 15 ft | |||
| Lithia Springs | None | 51 ft | |||
| Saddle Creek County Park | None | 111 ft |
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI): 2.5
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.