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Clayton
Eden Index
Climate
8.0
•
Recreation
5.1
•
Community
6.5
•
Safeguard
6.6/10
Clayton is a small town in Contra Costa County, California. The town has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Precipitation occurs mainly during the winter months, and the town's hydrology constituents are primarily the Marsh Creek watershed and the Clayton watershed.
Clayton offers various outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking and biking in the nearby Mount Diablo State Park, which has numerous trails and scenic overlooks. The town's community park features playgrounds, picnic areas, baseball fields, and a community pool. Boating and fishing are also popular activities in the nearby Los Vaqueros Reservoir. Overall, Clayton is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking scenic natural surroundings and a mild climate.
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): 8.0
Clayton receives approximately
596mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 87%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Clayton has a plant hardyness factor of
9, 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
San Francisco Bay
Area Rivers
San Francisco Bay
Snowpack Depths
San Francisco Bay
Reservoir Storage Capacity
San Francisco Bay
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis AFB Military | None | 73 ft | |||
| Anthony Chabot Regional Park | None | 858 ft | |||
| Alameda County Fairgrounds RV | None | 328 ft | |||
| Camp Parks Military | None | 351 ft | |||
| Mt. Diablo State Park | 84 | 1,615 ft | |||
| Sunol Regional Wilderness | None | 529 ft | |||
| Contra Costa County Fair RV Park | 24 | 21 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): 6.5
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.