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Collinsville
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
5.2
•
Community
3.1
•
Safeguard
5.9/10
Collinsville, Illinois experiences a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm, humid, and wet, while winters are cold and often snowy. The hydrology constituents in Collinsville include the Mississippi River and its tributaries, such as Cahokia Creek and Silver Creek. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Collinsville include the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, which offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and tours of ancient Native American structures. The city is also home to several parks, including Woodland Park and Glidden City Park, which offer walking and biking trails, fishing ponds, and playgrounds. Additionally, the nearby Shawnee National Forest offers camping, hiking, and water activities such as kayaking and fishing.
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): 8.3
Collinsville receives approximately
1034mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Collinsville has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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-Meramec
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Meramec
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Meramec
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Meramec
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Segnette State Park | None | 0 ft | |||
| New Orleans Reserve Military | None | 0 ft | |||
| Fontainebleau State Park | None | 18 ft | |||
| Fairview Riverside State Park | None | 4 ft | |||
| St. Bernard State Park | None | 3 ft | |||
| Atwood Water Park | None | 218 ft | |||
| Lake Mary Crawford | 20 | 293 ft | |||
| DLo Water Park | None | 312 ft | |||
| Walkiah Bluff Water Park | None | 38 ft | |||
| Simpson County Lake | 11 | 427 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): 3.1
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.