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Clio
Eden Index
Climate
9.3
•
Recreation
7.8
•
Community
•
Safeguard
6.4/10
Clio is a small unincorporated community near the Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern California. The climate is mild with temperatures ranging from the 40s to 80s Fahrenheit. The hydrology constituents include the Feather River and its tributaries, which provide opportunities for fishing and water activities. Outdoor recreation opportunities include hiking, camping, skiing, and snowboarding at nearby resorts such as Graeagle and Whitehawk Ranch. The Plumas National Forest and Lakes Basin Recreation Area are also nearby, offering additional outdoor activities such as hunting, boating, and mountain biking. Clio's natural beauty and access to outdoor recreation make it a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts.
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): 9.3
Clio receives approximately
678mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 63%
and air temperatures averaging around
9°C.
Clio 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
Lower Sacramento
Area Rivers
Lower Sacramento
Snowpack Depths
Lower Sacramento
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Sacramento
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 7.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling lake- dispersed | None | 7,036 ft | |||
| Donner Summit Area - Lake Spaulding | 25 | 5,045 ft | |||
| Skillman Horse Camp | None | 4,638 ft | |||
| Grouse Ridge | 9 | 7,410 ft | |||
| Woodchuck | 8 | 6,256 ft | |||
| Sterling Lake | 8 | 7,023 ft | |||
| Carr Lake | 12 | 6,668 ft | |||
| Lindsey Lake | 10 | 6,271 ft | |||
| Fuller Lake | None | 5,380 ft | |||
| Lake Spaulding | 25 | 5,048 ft |
Nearby Fishing
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.