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Clarendon
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
0.7
•
Community
2.1
•
Safeguard
4.0/10
Clarendon is a small town located in Donley County, Texas. The climate in Clarendon is semi-arid with hot summers and mild winters. The town sits on the Pampa Aquifer, which is the primary source of water for the area. The water in the aquifer contains high levels of dissolved solids, including sulfate and chloride. Despite this, Clarendon has a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing and boating at Greenbelt Reservoir, hiking and camping at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, and hunting in the surrounding prairies. The town also hosts an annual Sandell Drive-In Theater and classic car show, which draws visitors from all over Texas.
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): 7.9
Clarendon receives approximately
571mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 80%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Clarendon 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
Salt Fork Red
Area Rivers
Salt Fork Red
Snowpack Depths
Salt Fork Red
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Salt Fork Red
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 0.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart Street Park | 10 | 3,236 ft | |||
| Recreation RV Park - Pampa | 25 | 3,217 ft |
Nearby Fishing
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): 2.1
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.