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Coolin
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
3.4
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.5/10
Coolin is a small community located in northern Idaho, near the southern end of Priest Lake. The area has a relatively cold and snowy climate, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-20s in winter to the mid-70s in summer. The local hydrology is dominated by Priest Lake and its tributaries, which offer opportunities for swimming, boating, and fishing. The lake is also surrounded by extensive forested areas, which provide opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Additionally, the area is home to several popular skiing and snowboarding destinations, such as Schweitzer Mountain Resort, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
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
Coolin receives approximately
750mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 74%
and air temperatures averaging around
7°C.
Coolin 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
Pend Oreille
Area Rivers
Pend Oreille
Snowpack Depths
Pend Oreille
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Pend Oreille
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.4
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Navigation | 5 | 2,459 ft | |||
Reeder Bay | 24 | 2,437 ft | |||
Riley Creek | None | 2,081 ft | |||
Outlet | 31 | 2,486 ft | |||
Luby Bay | 52 | 2,501 ft | |||
Albeni Cove - Oldtown | None | 2,065 ft | |||
Priest Lake State Park | None | 2,528 ft | |||
Boundary Lake | 11 | 4,233 ft | |||
Priest River Park | None | 2,070 ft | |||
Round Lake State Park | None | 2,194 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):
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.