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Carpinteria
Eden Index
Climate
9.1
•
Recreation
4.8
•
Community
3.3
•
Safeguard
6.1/10
Carpinteria is a charming coastal town located in Santa Barbara County, California. Known for its pleasant Mediterranean climate, the town enjoys mild temperatures throughout the year with an average high of 69°F and low of 48°F. Carpinteria is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the north, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Visitors can enjoy hiking in the mountains, surfing, swimming, or kayaking in the ocean. Carpinteria Creek runs through the town, and its hydrology constituents include sediment, bacteria, and nutrients. Despite this, Carpinteria has excellent water quality, making it a popular destination for beach-goers.
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): 9.1
Carpinteria receives approximately
443mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 77%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Carpinteria 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.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Central California Coastal
Area Rivers
Central California Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Central California Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Central California Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Wood State Beach | 90 | -6 ft | |||
| Ozena | 12 | 3,662 ft | |||
| Foster Park | 30 | 266 ft | |||
| Reyes Peak | 6 | 7,086 ft | |||
| Reyes Creek | 30 | 3,958 ft | |||
| Pine Mountain | 6 | 6,619 ft | |||
| Lake Casitas | 400 | 597 ft | |||
| Middle Santa Ynez | 13 | 1,599 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): 3.3
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.