Eden Index

Cascade

Climate • Recreation • Community • Catastrophe

Cascade
Eden Index
Climate 7.1 • Recreation 3.7 • Community 1.9 • Safeguard

4.6/10

Cascade, Iowa is located in Dubuque County and has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The town sits on the banks of the Little Maquoketa River, a tributary of the Mississippi River, and has a variety of hydrology constituents including groundwater, surface water, and wetlands. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the area include fishing, boating, and hiking at the nearby Indian Springs Park and the Maquoketa Caves State Park. The town also hosts the Cascade Pioneer Days celebration each year in August, showcasing local history and culture. Overall, Cascade offers a mix of natural beauty and small-town charm for visitors and residents alike.

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): 7.1


Cascade receives approximately 894mm of rain per year, with humidity levels near 84% and air temperatures averaging around 9°C. Cascade 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.


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Area Rivers




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Groundwater Levels


Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.7


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
Esofea - Rentz Memorial Park 27 958 ft
Coon Fork Lake None 990 ft
Main - Sidie Hollow Park 31 930 ft
Big Spring - Ozark National Scenic River 123 727 ft
Day Lake 52 1,511 ft
Shady Creek - Mississippi River 50 554 ft
Dawson Trail - Chippewa - Quetico Provincial Park 22 1,350 ft
Bankston Park 50 950 ft
Siloam Springs State Park 180 690 ft
Prentice City Park None 599 ft
Webb Creek - Clearwater Lake None 727 ft
Toohey Lake 10 1,674 ft
Robb City Park None 700 ft
Big River State Forest 100 541 ft
Sugar Creek City Campground None 618 ft
Berryman 19 1,009 ft
Fourth Pumping Plant Rec Area 22 531 ft
Cappy Russell Access Dispersed None 554 ft
Eden Valley Park None 710 ft
Harstad Park 27 930 ft
Sherman Co Park None 701 ft
West End Thompson City Park 51 602 ft
Wild Rock County Park 30 1,067 ft
Meramec State Park None 613 ft
Deer Leap 46 338 ft
Float Camp 16 472 ft
Hixton Village Campground 20 943 ft
Great River Road State Park None 150 ft
Delabar State Park 60 575 ft
Roberts Field None 561 ft
Two Lakes 90 1,412 ft
Castle Mound - Black River State Forest 35 855 ft
Walnut Grove Co Park None 691 ft
Boat Landing - Sidie Hollow Park 22 939 ft
Bennett Park 13 795 ft
George Crosby - Manitou State Park 20 1,431 ft
East Twin 10 1,502 ft
Clarks Ferry - Mississippi River 45 556 ft
Saulsbury Bridge 35 614 ft
Ninemile Lake 24 1,644 ft
Dawson Trail - Ojibwa - Quetico Provincial Park 85 1,355 ft
Natchez State Park None 236 ft
New Wine County Park 55 1,002 ft
Kawishiwi Lake 5 1,660 ft
Temperance River 11 1,524 ft
Ferry Landing 50 604 ft
Henderson County State Conservation 35 554 ft
Warfield Point Park None 132 ft
Snively Access 30 656 ft
South Recreation Composite 100 140 ft
Ridge - Sidie Hollow Park 20 1,209 ft
Lake Bruin State Park None 75 ft
Wapello Fairgrounds Park None 587 ft
Veterans Memorial Park - West Salem 110 689 ft
Fairport State Rec Area 40 566 ft
Mineral Lake 12 1,442 ft
Harriet Lake 13 1,766 ft
Central Park 100 978 ft
Watercress 114 523 ft
Finleys Landing City Park 30 633 ft
Robertsville State Park 27 502 ft
Hazel Creek None 846 ft
Flaming Prairie Park 24 541 ft
Grand Gulf Military Park 42 238 ft
Pictured Rocks Co Park None 885 ft
Memorial Park - Washburn 51 636 ft
Rocky Springs - Natchez Trace Pkwy 22 235 ft
Red Bluff 109 821 ft
Dupont Reservation Conservation Area - MDC 20 460 ft
Klondike County Park None 530 ft
Lake Chicot State Park None 128 ft
Keithsburg Riverside Campground 60 541 ft
Powder Mill - Ozark National Scenic River 8 561 ft
Little Sunflower River None 107 ft
Lake Charlie Capps None 146 ft
Johnsons Shut-Ins State Park None 849 ft
Cuivre River State Park 94 658 ft
Lake Three 8 1,384 ft
Lamar Dixon Expo RV Center 300 11 ft
Sawbill Lake 50 1,863 ft
Josie Creek County Park 15 1,250 ft
Weinberg - King State Park 19 590 ft
Tettegouche State Park 30 872 ft
Clear Spgs Rec Area 45 317 ft
Leroy Percy State Park None 108 ft
Bluff View - Clearwater Lake None 572 ft
Owls Bend - Powder Mill None 556 ft
Kreher City Park 33 604 ft
Farr Park 108 26 ft
Carthage City Park None 666 ft
Fillmore County Rec Area None 835 ft
Great River Road Campground None 451 ft
Rock Dam Park 150 1,014 ft
Namekagon 34 1,453 ft
Gile Memorial Village 20 932 ft
Baker Lake 5 1,827 ft
Wildcat Mound County Park None 1,112 ft
Black Lake 29 1,426 ft
Sutton Bluff 45 820 ft
Argyle Lake State Park 160 695 ft
Blanchard Island - Mississippi River 35 556 ft
Council Bluff - Wild Boar Ridge 100 1,268 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): 1.9


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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