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Cost
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
4.4
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.7/10
Cost, Texas is a small town located in Gonzales County, with a population of approximately 350 people. The climate in Cost is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The hydrology constituents include the nearby San Marcos River, which provides opportunities for tubing, fishing, and swimming. Outdoor recreation options in the area include camping, hiking, and birdwatching at nearby state parks such as Palmetto State Park and Gonzales Memorial Museum. The town is also known for its historic downtown area and annual community events such as the Cost Country Festival and Cost Independence Day Celebration.
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): 7.9
Cost receives approximately
854mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
21°C.
Cost has a plant hardyness factor of
8, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
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
Guadalupe
Area Rivers
Guadalupe
Snowpack Depths
Guadalupe
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Guadalupe
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goliad State Park | 63 | 139 ft | |||
| Lake Wood Rec Area | 25 | 298 ft | |||
| Jim Hogg - Lake Georgetown | None | 880 ft | |||
| Cedar Breaks - Lake Georgetown | None | 841 ft | |||
| Lockhart State Park | 20 | 499 ft | |||
| Independence City Park | 21 | 270 ft | |||
| Camp Mabry Military | None | 654 ft | |||
| Labonte Park | 20 | 7 ft | |||
| Palmetto State Park | 40 | 336 ft | |||
| McKinney Falls State Park | 89 | 571 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.