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Carthagena
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
2.2
•
Community
2.2
•
Safeguard
4.6/10
Carthagena, Ohio is a small village located in Mercer County. The climate in Carthagena is classified as humid continental, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The village is located near Grand Lake St. Marys, which is the largest inland lake in Ohio. The lake is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water activities. However, the lake and surrounding area have been impacted by algal blooms in recent years, leading to concerns about water quality. The main hydrology constituents in the area are the lake and several streams and wetlands. Overall, Carthagena offers opportunities for outdoor recreation and water-based activities, but visitors should be aware of potential water quality issues.
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
Carthagena receives approximately
965mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Carthagena 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
Wabash
Area Rivers
Wabash
Snowpack Depths
Wabash
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Wabash
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boltz Lake Ramp - DFWR | None | 842 ft | |||
| Bullock Pen Lake Ramp - DFWR | None | 774 ft | |||
| Miami Whitewater Forest | 50 | 543 ft | |||
| Big Bone Lick State Park | 60 | 496 ft | |||
| Swains Lake | None | 994 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): 2.2
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.