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Cedar-Creek
Eden Index
Climate
8.1
•
Recreation
3.5
•
Community
2.5
•
Safeguard
5.1/10
Cedar Creek is a small town located in Bastrop County, Texas. The town has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The area is known for its abundant water resources, including the namesake Cedar Creek Reservoir, which provides water for the surrounding communities. The hydrology constituents of the area include numerous creeks, rivers, and tributaries that flow into the reservoir. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Cedar Creek include fishing, boating, and camping at Lake Bastrop and McKinney Roughs Nature Park, which offers hiking, horseback riding, and zip-lining. The town is also home to the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, a luxury resort that offers golfing, spa services, and other recreational activities.
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): 8.1
Cedar-Creek receives approximately
881mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
20°C.
Cedar-Creek 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
Lower Colorado
Area Rivers
Lower Colorado
Snowpack Depths
Lower Colorado
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Colorado
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop State Park | 78 | 524 ft | |||
| Goliad State Park | 63 | 139 ft | |||
| Lockhart State Park | 20 | 499 ft | |||
| Lake Wood Rec Area | 25 | 298 ft | |||
| Independence City Park | 21 | 270 ft | |||
| Palmetto State Park | 40 | 336 ft | |||
| South Shore Park - Lake Bastrop | 38 | 468 ft | |||
| Taylor - Granger Lake | None | 543 ft | |||
| Cuero City Park | 10 | 214 ft | |||
| North Shore Park - Lake Bastrop | 17 | 463 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): 2.5
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.