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Cedar-Key
Eden Index
Climate
7.0
•
Recreation
3.1
•
Community
0.9
•
Safeguard
4.1/10
Cedar Key is a small coastal town located in Levy County, Florida. The climate in Cedar Key is warm and humid, with hot summers and mild winters. Its location on the Gulf of Mexico allows for abundant outdoor recreation opportunities such as fishing, boating, kayaking, and birdwatching. The hydrology of Cedar Key is influenced by the Suwannee River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico, bringing with it a variety of nutrients that support a diverse ecosystem. The area is also home to the Cedar Key Aquatic Preserve, which protects over 800 acres of seagrass beds and salt marshes. Visitors can take guided tours to explore the preserve or simply relax on the quiet beaches and take in the natural beauty of Cedar Key.
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): 7.0
Cedar-Key receives approximately
1454mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 89%
and air temperatures averaging around
21°C.
Cedar-Key has a plant hardyness factor of
9, 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
Aucilla-Waccasassa
Area Rivers
Aucilla-Waccasassa
Snowpack Depths
Aucilla-Waccasassa
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Aucilla-Waccasassa
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson | None | 65 ft | |||
| Gornto Springs County Park | 24 | 20 ft | |||
| Grassy Pond Military | None | 171 ft | |||
| Shell Mound County Park | None | 7 ft | |||
| Otter Springs County Park | 100 | 19 ft | |||
| Shired Creek County Park | None | 11 ft | |||
| Suwannee River State Park | None | 74 ft | |||
| Hart Springs | None | 13 ft | |||
| Manatee Springs State Park | None | 25 ft | |||
| Hinton Landing County Park | None | 19 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): 0.9
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.