Eden Index

Carthage

Climate • Recreation • Community • Catastrophe

Carthage
Eden Index
Climate 7.9 • Recreation 1.9 • Community 2.3 • Safeguard

4.4/10

Carthage, Texas, is situated in the northeastern part of the state and experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The hydrology constituents of the town include the Sabine River, Lake Murvaul, and several creeks and streams. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Carthage include fishing and boating at Lake Murvaul, hiking and camping at Martin Creek Lake State Park, and golfing at the Carthage Country Club. The town is also home to the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and hosts the annual Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Show and Induction Ceremony.

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): 7.9


Carthage receives approximately 1286mm of rain per year, with humidity levels near 89% and air temperatures averaging around 19°C. Carthage has a plant hardyness factor of 8, 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): 1.9


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
Townsend 47 176 ft
Rollover Pass 40 3 ft
Sand Bar Bridge - Cossatot River State Park 7 655 ft
Hurricane Creek - Lake of the Pines 23 226 ft
Herron Creek - Wright Patman Reservoir 100 267 ft
Mission Dolores City RV Park 32 345 ft
Winnie - Stowell County Park None 22 ft
Tinkle Park - Lake Murvaul None 275 ft
Jackson Hill - Sam Rayburn Reservoir None 187 ft
Lake Tejas City Park None 226 ft
Magnolia Ridge - Town Bluff Reservoir 40 90 ft
Rocky Point - Wright Patman Lake 125 259 ft
Shirley Creek - Sam Rayburn Reservoir None 202 ft
Little Coon Creek - Gillham Lake 10 508 ft
Cossatot Falls - Cossatot River State Park 15 842 ft
Cossatot Reefs - Gillham Lake 30 589 ft
Rosie Jones Park - Lake Murvaul None 286 ft
Cassells - Boykin County Park 96 195 ft
Boykin Spring 25 220 ft
Jackson Creek Park - Lake Texarkana None 327 ft
Little Pines 9 805 ft
Big Coon Creek - Gillham Lake 31 541 ft
Ebenezer - Sam Rayburn Reservoir 30 192 ft
Hanks Creek - Sam Rayburn Reservoir 45 181 ft
Harvey Creek 34 163 ft
Cass County Park 46 244 ft
Intake Hill Park- Wright Patman Lake None 251 ft
Jefferson Ridge - Dierks Lake None 589 ft
Malden Lake - Wright Pattman Lake 39 259 ft
Piney Point - Wright Patman Lake 70 298 ft
Atlanta State Park 60 286 ft
Campers Cove - Town Bluff Reservoir None 93 ft
Caddo Lake State Park 28 281 ft
Clear Springs - Wright Patman Lake 100 259 ft
Queen Wilhelmina State Park None 2,521 ft
Bouton Lake 7 144 ft
Kelly Creek Park - Lake Wright Patman 80 252 ft
Sandy Creek 15 161 ft
Thomas Lake Park Dispersed None 241 ft
Elliott Lake Military - Red River None 290 ft
Martin Dies State Park 225 88 ft
Caney Creek 25 164 ft
Buckhorn Creek - Lake Of The Pines 60 283 ft
Sandy Creek - Town Bluff Reservoir 70 112 ft
Village Creek State Park 41 36 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): 2.3


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.


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