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Christiansburg
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
3.3
•
Safeguard
5.1/10
Christiansburg, Virginia is a town situated in Montgomery County in the southwestern region of the state. The climate of Christiansburg is humid subtropical, with mild to cool winters and hot summers. The area is dominated by the New River watershed, which provides drinking water to the town. The hydrology constituents of the water supply are regularly monitored to ensure water quality. The town boasts numerous outdoor recreation opportunities, including the Huckleberry Trail, a 7.4-mile paved trail for walking, running, and biking, and the New River Valley Trail, a 5.8-mile rail-trail that follows the New River. Other outdoor activities include fishing, boating, and hiking in the nearby Jefferson National Forest.
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
Christiansburg receives approximately
1007mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Christiansburg 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
Kanawha
Area Rivers
Kanawha
Snowpack Depths
Kanawha
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Kanawha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Knob | 61 | 3,098 ft | |||
| Hanging Rock State Park | None | 1,700 ft | |||
| Blue Bend | 21 | 1,915 ft | |||
| Day Run | 12 | 3,104 ft | |||
| Tanglewood Park | None | 720 ft | |||
| Rocky Knob - Blue Ridge Parkway | None | 3,072 ft | |||
| Claytor Lake State Park | None | 1,935 ft | |||
| Cranberry | 30 | 2,513 ft | |||
| Tea Creek | 28 | 2,983 ft | |||
| Pilot Mountain State Park | None | 1,267 ft | |||
| Moncove Lake State Park | None | 2,527 ft | |||
| White Rocks | 69 | 2,993 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): 3.3
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.