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Charleston
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
3.7
•
Community
2.2
•
Safeguard
5.1/10
Charleston, Illinois has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid, while winters are cold and snowy. The hydrology constituents of the area include the Embarras River, which runs through the city and provides opportunities for fishing and boating. The city also has several parks, including Fox Ridge State Park, which offers hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Other outdoor recreation opportunities include golfing at the Charleston Country Club and disc golfing at Morton Park. Additionally, Lake Charleston provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming.
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
Charleston receives approximately
1062mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Charleston 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
Wabash
Area Rivers
Wabash
Snowpack Depths
Wabash
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Wabash
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing Creek - LBL | 56 | 402 ft | |||
| Mousetail Landing State Park | 24 | 429 ft | |||
| Boswell Landing | 34 | 406 ft | |||
| Cochrane | None | 166 ft | |||
| Natchez Trace State Park | 50 | 637 ft | |||
| Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park | 53 | 437 ft | |||
| Piney - LBL | 300 | 385 ft | |||
| Beech Bend | None | 373 ft | |||
| Sumter Rec Area | None | 128 ft | |||
| Paris Landing State Park | 63 | 392 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): 2.2
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.