Eden Index

Centerville

Climate • Recreation • Community • Catastrophe

Centerville
Eden Index
Climate 8.0 • Recreation 6.2 • Community • Safeguard

5.4/10

Centerville, Arkansas is a small town located in the Ozark Mountains region. The climate is characterized by mild winters and warm summers, with average temperatures ranging from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. The area is rich in natural resources, with several rivers and creeks flowing through the surrounding landscape. The hydrology constituents include the Illinois Bayou and the Petit Jean River, which offer opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. In addition, visitors can explore the nearby Ozark National Forest, which features hiking trails, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks. With its abundant natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities, Centerville is a great destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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): 8.0


Centerville receives approximately 1246mm of rain per year, with humidity levels near 89% and air temperatures averaging around 16°C. Centerville has a plant hardyness factor of 7, meaning plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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

Lower Arkansas-Fourche La Fave

Area Rivers

Lower Arkansas-Fourche La Fave



Snowpack Depths

Lower Arkansas-Fourche La Fave



Reservoir Storage Capacity

Lower Arkansas-Fourche La Fave



Groundwater Levels


Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 6.2


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
Red Bluff Camp Complex 10 205 ft
Carter Cove None 358 ft
Drury-Mincy Conservation Area - MDC 4 976 ft
Lotus Camp 20 215 ft
Pittsburg Park - Pomme de Terre Lake None 871 ft
Carver - Buffalo National River None 710 ft
Osage Bluff - Harry S. Truman Lake None 807 ft
Indian Point - Table Rock Lake None 1,040 ft
Long Creek - Table Rock Lake None 1,001 ft
Shadow Rock Park None 676 ft
Bucktail Camp Complex 40 296 ft
Rabbit Tail - Lake Ouachita None 652 ft
Mount Nebo State Park None 1,404 ft
Turtle Slide None 223 ft
Cedar Fourche - Lake Ouachita None 587 ft
Ozan Point - De Gray Lake 50 422 ft
Shouse Ford - De Gray Lake 99 401 ft
Dogwood Complex 12 174 ft
Point Cedar - De Gray Lake 62 417 ft
County Line None 359 ft
Tucker Hollow - Bull Shoals Lake None 697 ft
Avant - Lake Ouachita 25 589 ft
Arlie Moore - De Gray Lake 87 517 ft
Kisatchie Bayou Complex 30 167 ft
Long Pool 77 615 ft
Old Highway 86 - Table Rock Lake None 914 ft
River Run None 701 ft
Caddo Drive - De Gray Lake 72 415 ft
Buckville - Lake Ouachita None 610 ft
Coyote Camp Complex 13 367 ft
Stephens - Lake Ouachita 9 420 ft
Lincoln City Park 4 955 ft
Lena Landing - Lake Ouachita 10 599 ft
Pomme de Terre State Park None 923 ft
Lake Ouachita State Park None 759 ft
Nemo Landing - Pomme de Terre Lake None 912 ft
Quarry Cove None 372 ft
Wheatland - Pomme de Terre Lake None 905 ft
Oak Camp Complex 23 300 ft
Charlton 58 725 ft
Gulpha Gorge - Hot Springs National Park 44 540 ft
Irons Fork - Lake Ouachita 12 586 ft
Ozark - Buffalo National River None 865 ft
Custis Camp Complex 10 302 ft
White Oak Lake State Park None 208 ft
Lost Valley - Buffalo National River None 1,096 ft
Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita 74 616 ft
Logoly State Park None 327 ft
Steel Creek - Buffalo National River None 977 ft
River Road None 355 ft
Damsite - Pomme de Terre Lake None 862 ft
Lake Bistineau State Park None 170 ft
Outlet Area - Pomme de Terre Lake None 776 ft
Cobb Ridge 19 1,360 ft
Lake Dardanelle State Park None 344 ft
Riverview - Lake Dardanelle None 363 ft
Iron Mountain - De Gray Lake 69 456 ft
Haw Creek Falls 9 791 ft
Crystal Springs - Lake Ouachita 74 623 ft
Alpine Ridge - De Gray Lake 49 473 ft
Branson City Campground None 704 ft
Lightfoot Landing - Pomme de Terre Lake None 870 ft
DeGray Lake State Park 113 403 ft
Cedar Glades Park None 562 ft
Camp Ridge 91 1,347 ft
Cricket Creek None 1,156 ft
Erbie - Buffalo National River None 847 ft
Edgewood - De Gray Lake 51 409 ft
Piney Bay - Lake Dardanelle None 365 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.


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