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Cook-Springs
Eden Index
Climate
7.6
•
Recreation
2.4
•
Community
•
Safeguard
3.9/10
Cook Springs, Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The area is characterized by abundant precipitation, with an average annual rainfall of 52 inches. The hydrology constituents of Cook Springs include numerous streams, creeks, and wetlands that provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the area include hiking, fishing, boating, and camping at local parks and nature preserves. The Talladega National Forest, located just east of Cook Springs, offers over 400 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The nearby Logan Martin Lake also provides opportunities for water activities such as swimming, boating, 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): 7.6
Cook-Springs receives approximately
1411mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Cook-Springs 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): 2.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Pond Recreation Area | 96 | 231 ft | |||
| Henderson Beach State Park | None | 18 ft | |||
| Topsail Hill Preserve State Park | None | 19 ft | |||
| Frank Jackson State Park | 32 | 351 ft | |||
| Florala State Park | 28 | 255 ft | |||
| Rocky Bayou State Park | None | 29 ft | |||
| Mid Bay Shores Military | None | 15 ft | |||
| Eglin AFB Military | None | 17 ft | |||
| Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park | None | 29 ft | |||
| Destin Army Infantry Center Military | 46 | 12 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):
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.