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Cat-Spring
Eden Index
Climate
7.8
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.1/10
Cat-Spring, Texas is a small unincorporated community located in Austin County. The climate in Cat-Spring is humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters. The area is prone to flooding with the Brazos River and San Bernard River nearby. The water in the area contains high levels of calcium, magnesium, and sulfate. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Cat-Spring include hiking and camping at Stephen F. Austin State Park, fishing at Lake Somerville, and birdwatching at Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge. The area is also known for its historic cemeteries and buildings, as well as its annual Cat-Spring Agricultural Society Fair and Rodeo.
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): 7.8
Cat-Spring receives approximately
1058mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 90%
and air temperatures averaging around
21°C.
Cat-Spring 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.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
San Bernard Coastal
Area Rivers
San Bernard Coastal
Snowpack Depths
San Bernard Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
San Bernard Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenridge Plantation | None | 48 ft | |||
| Magnolia Beach | None | 3 ft | |||
| Indianola County Historic Park | None | 3 ft | |||
| Oyster Lake County Park Dispersed | None | 1 ft | |||
| Lake Texana State Park | 55 | 51 ft | |||
| Overlook - Lake Somerville | 65 | 273 ft | |||
| Welch Park - Somerville | 40 | 248 ft | |||
| Big Creek Park and Marina Dispersed | None | 250 ft | |||
| Yegua Creek - Lake Somerville | 80 | 282 ft | |||
| Rocky Creek - Lake Somerville | 200 | 284 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):
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.