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Ceres
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.3/10
Ceres, Virginia is a small town located in Bland County, Virginia. The climate in Ceres is generally mild with warm summers and cold winters. The surrounding landscape includes the Appalachian Mountains and the New River, which provides a source of water for the town. The hydrology constituents in the area include several small streams that feed into the New River. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Ceres include hiking, camping, and fishing in the nearby Jefferson National Forest and New River State Park. The Appalachian Trail also passes through the area, offering scenic hiking opportunities. The town is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a quiet getaway in the mountains.
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
Ceres receives approximately
1148mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Ceres 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
French Broad-Holston
Area Rivers
French Broad-Holston
Snowpack Depths
French Broad-Holston
Reservoir Storage Capacity
French Broad-Holston
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hungry Mother State Park | None | 2,196 ft | |||
Grayson Highlands State Park | None | 4,310 ft | |||
New River State Park | 20 | 2,730 ft | |||
Comers Rock | 6 | 3,807 ft | |||
Stony Fork | 74 | 2,387 ft | |||
Hurricane | 30 | 2,908 ft | |||
Rural Retreat Lake | 72 | 2,575 ft | |||
Doughton Park - Blue Ridge Parkway | None | 3,692 ft | |||
Grindstone | 108 | 3,771 ft | |||
Raccoon Branch | 20 | 2,823 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.