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Carbondale
Eden Index
Climate
8.1
•
Recreation
3.8
•
Community
1.9
•
Safeguard
5.1/10
Carbondale, Illinois is a city located in the southern part of the state, known for its diverse climate and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. The city experiences hot summers and cold winters, with average temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. The region is home to several waterways, including the Big Muddy River and the Little Grassy Lake, which provide opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. Additionally, nearby Shawnee National Forest offers hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. However, the area is prone to flooding due to its location in a floodplain, and water quality is a concern due to high levels of nitrates and phosphates in local streams and rivers.
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): 8.1
Carbondale receives approximately
1195mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
14°C.
Carbondale has a plant hardyness factor of
6, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder winter months.
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.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Upper Mississippi-Meramec
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Meramec
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Meramec
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Meramec
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul B Johnson State Park | None | 245 ft | |||
| Buccaneer State Park | 276 | 5 ft | |||
| Shields RV Military - Gulfport NCB | None | 26 ft | |||
| Moodys Landing | 7 | 135 ft | |||
| Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby | None | 239 ft | |||
| Flint Creek Waterpark | 156 | 246 ft | |||
| Janice Rec.Area | 7 | 116 ft | |||
| Big Biloxi Rec Area | 31 | 50 ft | |||
| Airey Lake | None | 170 ft | |||
| Cypress Creek Landing | 17 | 103 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): 1.9
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.