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Cottage-Grove
Eden Index
Climate
8.1
•
Recreation
5.0
•
Community
2.6
•
Safeguard
5.6/10
Cottage Grove, Oregon is a small town located in the southern part of the state. The climate in Cottage Grove is mild with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The town is situated along the Coast Fork of the Willamette River and is surrounded by several lakes, making it a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts. The hydrology constituents of Cottage Grove include the Coast Fork of the Willamette River, Dorena Lake, and Cottage Grove Lake, which provide opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, and kayaking. The town is also surrounded by several national forests and parks, offering hiking, camping, and other outdoor recreational activities. Cottage Grove is a nature lover's paradise with a wide range of outdoor activities available throughout the year.
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): 8.1
Cottage-Grove receives approximately
1202mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Cottage-Grove 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
Willamette
Area Rivers
Willamette
Snowpack Depths
Willamette
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Willamette
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Meadows- Cottage Grove Lake | None | 808 ft | |||
| Baker Bay Park | 49 | 901 ft | |||
| Primitive - Cottage Grove Lake | None | 797 ft | |||
| Schwarz | None | 748 ft | |||
| Rock Creek - Idlewyld | None | 1,150 ft | |||
| Pass Creek County Park | 30 | 390 ft | |||
| Armitage Park Campground | None | 414 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): 2.6
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.