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Cook
Eden Index
Climate
8.0
•
Recreation
7.0
•
Community
3.5
•
Safeguard
6.5/10
Cook, Washington is located in the Pacific Northwest and has a maritime climate with mild temperatures and high precipitation throughout the year. The region is heavily forested and is home to several rivers and streams, including the Sol Duc River and the Bogachiel River. These hydrology constituents are essential to the local fishing and logging industries. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Cook include hiking, camping, fishing, and kayaking. The area is also known for its hot springs, including Sol Duc Hot Springs and Olympic Hot Springs. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the area in Olympic National Park, which offers a diverse range of landscapes, from mountains to beaches.
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
Cook receives approximately
794mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 82%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Cook 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
Middle Columbia
Area Rivers
Middle Columbia
Snowpack Depths
Middle Columbia
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Columbia
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 7.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Bridge County Park | None | 1,661 ft | |||
| Sherwood | 26 | 3,174 ft | |||
| Oklahoma | 23 | 1,749 ft | |||
| Tucker County Park | None | 460 ft | |||
| Moss Creek | 18 | 1,385 ft | |||
| Nottingham | 23 | 3,336 ft | |||
| Viento State Park | None | 325 ft | |||
| Bird Creek - State Forest | 9 | 2,593 ft | |||
| Big Cedars Campground | None | 1,356 ft | |||
| Guler - Mt. Adams Park | None | 1,932 ft | |||
| Morrison Creek | 12 | 4,683 ft | |||
| Memaloose State Park | None | 90 ft | |||
| Peterson Prairie | 35 | 3,000 ft | |||
| Eight Mile | 25 | 3,859 ft | |||
| Routson | None | 2,463 ft | |||
| Knebal Springs | 8 | 3,808 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): 3.5
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.