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Carmen
Eden Index
Climate
7.5
•
Recreation
4.3
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.5/10
Carmen is a small town located in the Lemhi County of Idaho, United States. The town is situated amidst scenic mountains and valleys, and receives a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. The hydrology constituents of the region include several creeks, streams, and rivers, including the Lemhi River, which flows through the town. The area also features numerous springs, lakes, and reservoirs, making it a popular destination for kayaking, fishing, and boating enthusiasts. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Carmen include hiking and camping in the nearby Salmon-Challis National Forest, hunting, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. The town is also home to the Carmen Reservoir, offering swimming, picnicking, and fishing facilities.
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): 7.5
Carmen receives approximately
449mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 68%
and air temperatures averaging around
7°C.
Carmen has a plant hardyness factor of
5, 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
Salmon
Area Rivers
Salmon
Snowpack Depths
Salmon
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Salmon
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar Point | 12 | 6,525 ft | |||
| May Creek | 21 | 6,378 ft | |||
| Wallace Lake | 12 | 8,155 ft | |||
| Williams Lake | 11 | 5,324 ft | |||
| Twin Creek | 46 | 5,135 ft | |||
| Indian Trees | 16 | 5,091 ft | |||
| Shoup Bridge | 5 | 4,051 ft | |||
| Crazy Creek | 7 | 4,889 ft | |||
| Twin Lakes | 21 | 7,268 ft | |||
| Spring Gulch | 11 | 4,331 ft |
Nearby Ski Areas
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):
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.