-
Snoflo Premium
Get unlimited access to all our content
With no Ad interruptions! - Start Your Free Trial Login with existing account
Clyde
Eden Index
Climate
9.7
•
Recreation
2.9
•
Community
3.0
•
Safeguard
5.7/10
Clyde, Texas is a small town located in Callahan County, with a population of approximately 3,700 people. The climate in Clyde is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. The city's hydrology constituents include the Pecan Bayou and Lake Clyde, which provide opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and boating. The surrounding countryside is also popular for hiking, camping, and hunting. The town is home to several parks and recreational facilities, including the Clyde Community Center, which offers a variety of fitness classes and sports leagues. Overall, Clyde offers a unique blend of small-town charm and outdoor recreation opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
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): 9.7
Clyde receives approximately
660mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 75%
and air temperatures averaging around
18°C.
Clyde 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
Middle Colorado-Concho
Area Rivers
Middle Colorado-Concho
Snowpack Depths
Middle Colorado-Concho
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Colorado-Concho
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Press Morris Park | 18 | 1,748 ft | |||
| Webb City Park | 6 | 1,432 ft | |||
| Millers Creek Reservoir Dispersed | None | 1,343 ft | |||
| Flatrock Park - Hords Creek Lake | 70 | 1,920 ft | |||
| Kennedy Park - O.H. Ivie Reservoir | 30 | 1,584 ft | |||
| Richards City Park | 65 | 1,684 ft | |||
| Padgitt Park - O.H. Ivie Reservoir | None | 1,604 ft | |||
| Lakeside - Hords Creek Lake | 50 | 1,934 ft | |||
| Brady Lake City Park | 80 | 1,755 ft | |||
| Haskell City Park | 10 | 1,575 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): 3.0
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.