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Challis
Eden Index
Climate
7.0
•
Recreation
3.6
•
Community
1.4
•
Safeguard
4.4/10
Challis is a small town in central Idaho known for its rugged and scenic landscape. The area experiences a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. The nearby Salmon River provides an important source of hydrology constituents for the town, including irrigation and recreation opportunities. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of activities in the surrounding mountains, including hiking, fishing, hunting, and skiing. The nearby Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness offers over 2 million acres of untouched wilderness to explore. The town also hosts several annual events, including the Challis Hot Springs Music Festival and the Salmon River Days celebration.
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
Challis receives approximately
188mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 67%
and air temperatures averaging around
7°C.
Challis has a plant hardyness factor of
5, 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
Salmon
Area Rivers
Salmon
Snowpack Depths
Salmon
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Salmon
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadman Hole Dispersed | 4 | 5,250 ft | |||
| Cottonwood Rec Site - Salmon River | 13 | 4,682 ft | |||
| Mcdonald Flat | 8 | 5,449 ft | |||
| Bayhorse | None | 5,164 ft | |||
| Big Bayhorse | 11 | 8,596 ft | |||
| Iron Lake | 8 | 8,863 ft | |||
| Morgan Creek | 4 | 5,553 ft | |||
| Williams Lake | 11 | 5,324 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): 1.4
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.