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Chickamauga
Eden Index
Climate
7.8
•
Recreation
4.9
•
Community
2.4
•
Safeguard
5.5/10
Chickamauga, Georgia, located in the northwest corner of the state, has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The area is situated near the Tennessee River and is home to Chickamauga Lake, which offers fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities. The lake is also a popular spot for paddleboarding and kayaking. The Chickamauga Battlefield, a National Military Park, provides hiking trails and historical tours. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty, with numerous parks and forests offering hiking, camping, and horseback riding. The town is also home to a variety of community events, including festivals, farmers markets, and concerts. Hydrology constituents in the area include the Tennessee River and its tributaries.
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): 7.8
Chickamauga receives approximately
1316mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 85%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Chickamauga 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
Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee
Area Rivers
Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee
Snowpack Depths
Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VFW County Park | None | 1,096 ft | |||
| Tally Valley County Park | None | 1,117 ft | |||
| Chewacla State Park | None | 516 ft | |||
| Burnt Village | 120 | 687 ft | |||
| R Shaefer Heard | None | 640 ft | |||
| Amity | None | 689 ft | |||
| Spring Villa Campground | 24 | 604 ft | |||
| Whitetail Ridge | None | 694 ft | |||
| John Tanner State Park | None | 1,094 ft | |||
| Pyne Road Park | 24 | 711 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): 2.4
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.