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Cedarville
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
2.0
•
Safeguard
4.8/10
Cedarville, Ohio is a small town located in Greene County with a population of approximately 4,000 people. The climate in Cedarville is typical of the Midwest with hot summers and cold winters. The area receives an average of 41 inches of rainfall annually and is part of the Mad River Watershed. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Cedarville include hiking and biking on the Little Miami Scenic Trail, fishing at Cedarville Reservoir, and exploring the nearby John Bryan State Park. The park offers camping, hiking, and horseback riding trails, as well as opportunities to kayak and canoe on the Little Miami River.
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): 8.3
Cedarville receives approximately
1038mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Cedarville has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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
Middle Ohio-Little Miami
Area Rivers
Middle Ohio-Little Miami
Snowpack Depths
Middle Ohio-Little Miami
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Ohio-Little Miami
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Bridge State Park | 95 | 773 ft | |||
| Mary Jane Thurston State Park | 35 | 644 ft | |||
| Clear Creek Rec Area | 23 | 762 ft | |||
| Koomer Ridge Rec Area | 76 | 1,233 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): 2.0
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.