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Cohutta
Eden Index
Climate
7.7
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
2.8
•
Safeguard
4.8/10
Cohutta, Georgia is a small town located in the northwestern part of the state. The climate in Cohutta is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The town is surrounded by forests and streams, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping. The hydrology constituents in Cohutta include the Conasauga River, which is known for its high water quality and diverse aquatic life. Other notable bodies of water in the area include Jacks River and Mill Creek. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Cohutta include the Cohutta Wilderness Area, which offers over 90 miles of hiking trails, as well as the Cohutta Springs Conference Center and Recreation Area, which features a variety of recreational activities such as swimming, boating, and tennis.
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): 7.7
Cohutta receives approximately
1368mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 87%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Cohutta 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
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Area Rivers
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Snowpack Depths
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Reservoir Storage Capacity
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Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Bend State Park | 50 | 928 ft | |||
| 56 | 886 ft | ||||
| VFW County Park | None | 1,096 ft | |||
| Salacoa Creek Park | 35 | 752 ft | |||
| Pyne Road Park | 24 | 711 ft | |||
| R Shaefer Heard | None | 640 ft | |||
| McIntosh Reserve Park | None | 715 ft | |||
| F.D. Roosevelt State Park | None | 1,272 ft | |||
| Brush Creek County Park | None | 693 ft | |||
| Blanton Creek Park | 50 | 561 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): 2.8
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.