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Cottage-Grove
Eden Index
Climate
7.0
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
5.3
•
Safeguard
5.1/10
Cottage Grove is a small town located in southern Wisconsin, with a humid continental climate characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The town is situated near the Yahara River and Lake Monona, which are important hydrological constituents for the area. These bodies of water offer opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. Cottage Grove also has several parks and nature reserves, including McCarthy Youth and Conservation Park and Door Creek Park, which offer hiking trails, picnic areas, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The town is surrounded by agricultural land, and visitors can enjoy farm tours, berry picking, and other rural activities in the surrounding countryside.
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): 7.0
Cottage-Grove receives approximately
885mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Cottage-Grove has a plant hardyness factor of
5, 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby | None | 239 ft | |||
| Airey Lake | None | 170 ft | |||
| Paul B Johnson State Park | None | 245 ft | |||
| Janice Rec.Area | 7 | 116 ft | |||
| Cypress Creek Landing | 17 | 103 ft | |||
| Shields RV Military - Gulfport NCB | None | 26 ft | |||
| Buccaneer State Park | 276 | 5 ft | |||
| Flint Creek Waterpark | 156 | 246 ft | |||
| Big Biloxi Rec Area | 31 | 50 ft | |||
| Moodys Landing | 7 | 135 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): 5.3
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.