-
Snoflo Premium
Get unlimited access to all our content
With no Ad interruptions! - Start Your Free Trial Login with existing account
Castalia
Eden Index
Climate
6.6
•
Recreation
4.8
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.3/10
Castalia, Iowa is a small town located in the northeastern part of the state. The climate is humid continental with four distinct seasons, including cold winters and warm summers. The town is situated near the Turkey River, which provides opportunities for fishing and kayaking. Unfortunately, the river has also been impacted by high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural runoff, leading to harmful algal blooms. Despite this, there are hiking trails and camping opportunities in the nearby Yellow River State Forest. Castalia is also home to several parks, including a community park with a playground and baseball fields.
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): 6.6
Castalia receives approximately
908mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 80%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Castalia has a plant hardyness factor of
4, 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
Upper Mississippi-Maquoketa-Plum
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Maquoketa-Plum
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Maquoketa-Plum
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Maquoketa-Plum
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollins Ferry Access - MDC | 11 | 568 ft | |||
| Mark Twain State Park | None | 666 ft | |||
| Chamois Access - MDC | 4 | 530 ft | |||
| Graham Cave State Park | None | 778 ft | |||
| Akers | None | 818 ft | |||
| Lane Spring | 64 | 1,069 ft | |||
| Montauk State Park | None | 910 ft | |||
| Alley Spring - Ozark National Scenic River | 162 | 672 ft | |||
| Pulltite - Ozark National Scenic River | 55 | 817 ft | |||
| Paydown Access - MDC | 6 | 596 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):
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.