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College-Park
Eden Index
Climate
8.0
•
Recreation
6.0
•
Community
2.1
•
Safeguard
5.8/10
College Park, Georgia is a city located in Fulton County, southwest of downtown Atlanta. The city has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year and can sometimes cause flooding due to the city’s location near the Flint River. The hydrology constituents in the area include the Flint River, South River, and numerous creeks and streams. Outdoor recreation opportunities in College Park include the Barrett Park Recreation Center, which has a swimming pool and sports fields, the College Park Golf Course, which is a 9-hole course, and the nearby Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, which offers hiking, fishing, and boating opportunities.
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
College-Park receives approximately
1251mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
17°C.
College-Park 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
Apalachicola
Area Rivers
Apalachicola
Snowpack Depths
Apalachicola
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Apalachicola
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 6.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobbins Lakeside Military | None | 1,079 ft | |||
| Victoria - Allatoona Lake | None | 897 ft | |||
| Amicalola Falls State Park | None | 1,779 ft | |||
| Ridgeway - Carters Lake | None | 1,282 ft | |||
| Lake Conasauga Overflow | 13 | 3,172 ft | |||
| Harris Branch - Carters Lake | None | 1,230 ft | |||
| Payne - Allatoona Lake | None | 848 ft | |||
| Doll Mountain - Carters Lake | None | 1,206 ft | |||
| Woodring Branch - Carters Lake | None | 1,142 ft | |||
| Sweetwater - Allatoona Lake | None | 896 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): 2.1
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.