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Clinchport
Eden Index
Climate
8.0
•
Recreation
6.6
•
Community
0.6
•
Safeguard
5.6/10
Clinchport, Virginia is a small town with a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The town is situated along the Clinch River, which is home to a variety of hydrology constituents, including smallmouth bass and freshwater mussels. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Clinchport include fishing, kayaking, hiking, and birdwatching, with popular destinations including the Clinch River State Park and the Spearhead Trails.
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
Clinchport receives approximately
1246mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Clinchport 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
Upper Tennessee
Area Rivers
Upper Tennessee
Snowpack Depths
Upper Tennessee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Tennessee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 6.6
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mount Pisgah - Blue Ridge Parkway | None | 4,859 ft | |||
North Mills River | 37 | 2,227 ft | |||
Kinser Park | None | 1,314 ft | |||
Flag Rock Recreation Area | 21 | 2,461 ft | |||
Jenny Wiley State Park | 115 | 857 ft | |||
Horse Creek Rec Area | 34 | 1,759 ft | |||
Davidson River | 160 | 2,166 ft | |||
Cane Patch | 34 | 1,672 ft | |||
Rocky Bluff | 30 | 1,753 ft | |||
Natural Tunnel State Park | None | 1,703 ft | |||
Davy Crockett Birthplace | 88 | 1,392 ft | |||
Houston Valley | None | 1,843 ft | |||
Littcarr - Carr Creek Lake | None | 1,050 ft | |||
Table Rock State Park | 100 | 1,153 ft | |||
Paint Creek | 21 | 1,750 ft | |||
Lake Powhatan | 97 | 2,196 ft | |||
High Knob | 77 | 3,608 ft | |||
Old Forge | 15 | 2,154 ft | |||
Portal 31 RV Park | 20 | 1,841 ft | |||
Carr Creek State Park | 40 | 1,093 ft | |||
Sunburst | 10 | 3,230 ft | |||
German Bridge - Dewey Lake | 40 | 653 ft | |||
Paintsville Lake State Park | 40 | 618 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): 0.6
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.