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Cook-Station
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.3/10
Cook-Station is a small unincorporated community in Crawford County, Missouri. The climate in Cook-Station is typically humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The area is abundant in natural water resources, including several small creeks that flow into the nearby Meramec River. The Meramec River offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, such as fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Additionally, the area is surrounded by many state parks, including Meramec State Park and Mark Twain National Forest, which offer hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. The hydrology constituents in Cook-Station are largely influenced by agricultural activities and human development, which can affect water quality.
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
Cook-Station receives approximately
1108mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Cook-Station 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): 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Cave State Park | None | 778 ft | |||
| Wilbur D Mills | None | 188 ft | |||
| Notrebes Bend | None | 160 ft | |||
| Poverty Point Reservoir State Park | 50 | 97 ft | |||
| Lake Fausse Pointe State Park | None | 5 ft | |||
| Kemper Williams Parish Park | None | 5 ft | |||
| Oak Grove City Park | 30 | 117 ft | |||
| Greer Crossing | 72 | 564 ft | |||
| Pendleton Bend | None | 172 ft | |||
| Riverfront RV Park | None | 178 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.