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Chunchula
Eden Index
Climate
7.0
•
Recreation
3.7
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.1/10
Chunchula, Alabama is a rural town situated in the southwestern part of the state, characterized by a humid subtropical climate. The area experiences hot summers and mild winters, with precipitation distributed evenly throughout the year. Chunchula is located near the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, which provides abundant water resources for the region. However, the region is also prone to flooding due to the delta's location. The town offers several outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking and camping at the nearby Chickasabogue Park, fishing and boating in the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, and birdwatching at the nearby Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
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
Chunchula receives approximately
1631mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 85%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Chunchula has a plant hardyness factor of
8, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
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
Mobile Bay- Tombigbee
Area Rivers
Mobile Bay- Tombigbee
Snowpack Depths
Mobile Bay- Tombigbee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Mobile Bay- Tombigbee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview RV City Park | None | 230 ft | |||
| Chickasabogue Park | None | 39 ft | |||
| Bladon Springs State Park | 10 | 193 ft | |||
| Lenoir Landing - Coffeeville Lake | None | 52 ft | |||
| Mobile County Marina | 42 | 13 ft | |||
| Citronelle Lakeview RV Park | 24 | 226 ft | |||
| Service | 32 | 123 ft | |||
| Old Lock 1 - Coffeeville Lake | None | 30 ft | |||
| St. Stephens Historical Park | None | 48 ft | |||
| Dauphin Island City Park | 150 | 6 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):
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.