Carona

Climate Recreation Community Catastrophe

Carona
Eden Index

Climate 8.3 Recreation 3.1 Community 0.7 Safeguard

4.5/10

Carona is a small town in western Kansas with a semi-arid climate characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in Carona ranges from 21°F in January to 79°F in July. The town lies within the Arkansas River Basin, which is home to many hydrology constituents, including the Arkansas River, which runs nearby. Carona offers several outdoor recreation opportunities, including hunting, fishing, and camping. The town is surrounded by prairies and agricultural land, making it an excellent destination for bird watching and hiking. Parks such as Lake Scott State Park and Cedar Bluff State Park, which offer a variety of activities like boating, swimming, and picnicking, are also within driving distance from the town.

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): 8.3


Carona receives approximately 1127mm of rain per year, with humidity levels near 81% and air temperatures averaging around 14°C. Carona 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

Neosho

Area Rivers

Neosho



Snowpack Depths

Neosho



Reservoir Storage Capacity

Neosho



Groundwater Levels


Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.1


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
Wards Landing - Lake Wister State Park None 519 ft
Fort Scott Lake 10 829 ft
Crawford State Fishing Lake 115 949 ft
Twin Bridges State Park None 815 ft
Bernice State Park None 754 ft
Sizemore Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake None 633 ft
Winding Stair 23 1,961 ft
Cato Creek Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake None 668 ft
Talimena State Park None 1,064 ft
Rock Creek Lake - Fort Scott None 815 ft
John Brown Memorial Park 35 868 ft
Natural Falls State Park None 1,079 ft
Snake Creek Cove - Tenkiller Ferry Lake None 638 ft
Petit Bay - Tenkiller Ferry Lake None 793 ft
Chicken Creek - Tenkiller Ferry Lake None 710 ft
Tenkiller State Park None 738 ft
Twin Bridges State Rec Area None 825 ft
Cherokee Landing State Park None 663 ft
Louisburg Middle Creek State Fishing Lake None 990 ft
Linn County Park 113 856 ft
Applegate Cove - Kerr Reservoir None 481 ft
Standing Rock - Tenkiller Ferry Lake None 700 ft
Baxter Springs Riverside Park None 783 ft
Brushy Lake State Park None 700 ft
Adair State Park None 1,100 ft
Cherokee State Park None 826 ft
Lake Miola City Park 35 910 ft
Gunn Park None 796 ft
Big Brutus Museum 10 896 ft
Carters Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake None 641 ft
Cookson Bend - Tenkiller Ferry Lake None 646 ft
Victor Area - Lake Wister State Park None 506 ft
Pittsburg City 12 931 ft
Short Mountain Cove - Kerr Reservoir None 499 ft
Below the Dam - Lake Wister State Park None 462 ft
Honey Creek State Park None 812 ft
Osawatomie City Lake 6 892 ft
Elk Creek Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake None 687 ft
Cowlington Point - Kerr Reservoir None 480 ft
Quarry Island - Lake Wister State Park None 523 ft
Four Oaks RV Park 12 930 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): 0.7


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.


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