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Cokato
Eden Index
Climate
6.3
•
Recreation
3.4
•
Community
3.1
•
Safeguard
4.5/10
Cokato is a small city located in Wright County, Minnesota. The climate in Cokato is characterized by cold winters and warm summers, with an average temperature of 49°F. The city is situated near the Crow River, which is a significant hydrology constituent, providing water for irrigation, recreation, and wildlife habitats. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Cokato include fishing, boating, and swimming in nearby lakes, such as Lake Jennie and Lake Washington. The city also has several parks and trails for hiking, biking, and picnicking, including the Cokato Charitable Trust Trail System, which connects to the Luce Line State Trail.
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): 6.3
Cokato receives approximately
750mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
7°C.
Cokato has a plant hardyness factor of
4, 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 Mississippi-Crow-Rum
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Crow-Rum
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Crow-Rum
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Crow-Rum
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.4
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Williams Narrows | 17 | 1,328 ft | |||
Daly County Park | 86 | 1,037 ft | |||
Winnie | 35 | 1,392 ft | |||
Clint Converse - Land OLakes State Forest | 31 | 1,331 ft | |||
Tamarack Point | 32 | 1,376 ft | |||
Leech Lake Rec Area | 78 | 1,313 ft | |||
Washburn Lake - Land OLakes State Forest | 30 | 1,347 ft | |||
Masonic West River Park | 47 | 1,042 ft | |||
Benton Beach | 44 | 1,016 ft | |||
Lake Marion Co Park | None | 1,052 ft | |||
Charles Lindbergh State Park | 40 | 1,129 ft | |||
Oak Leaf Park | 8 | 989 ft | |||
West Seelye Bay | 22 | 1,418 ft | |||
East Seelye Bay | 13 | 1,342 ft | |||
Cuyuna Country State Park - Portsmouth Campground | 25 | 1,238 ft | |||
Onegume | 46 | 1,338 ft | |||
Pierz Park | 38 | 1,149 ft | |||
Crow Wing State Park | 60 | 1,187 ft | |||
Mosomo Point | 23 | 1,336 ft | |||
Deer Lake | 48 | 1,413 ft | |||
Minneopa State Park | 60 | 845 ft | |||
Mabel Lake | 22 | 1,387 ft | |||
Winnie Dam | None | 1,334 ft | |||
Rapidan Dam Co Park | 20 | 890 ft | |||
Ronald Cloutier - Cross Lake | 120 | 1,246 ft | |||
Lum City Park | 18 | 1,194 ft | |||
Plug Hat Point | None | 1,368 ft | |||
DeParcq Woods Military - Camp Ripley | None | 1,145 ft | |||
Collinwood County Park | 49 | 1,049 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): 3.1
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.