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Covington
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
4.6
•
Community
2.1
•
Safeguard
5.4/10
Covington, located in northern Kentucky, experiences a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and cool winters. The city also sits along the Ohio River, which provides a significant source of water for both drinking and recreational activities. However, the river also poses a risk for flooding, especially during the spring rainy season. Covington offers several outdoor recreation opportunities, including the Licking River Greenway and the Devou Park, which offers hiking trails, golf courses, and playgrounds. The city also hosts several annual events, including the Covington Farmers Market and the MainStrasse Village Oktoberfest, which showcases the city's rich cultural heritage.
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
Covington receives approximately
1106mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Covington 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
Licking
Area Rivers
Licking
Snowpack Depths
Licking
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Licking
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullock Pen Lake Ramp - DFWR | None | 774 ft | |||
| Boltz Lake Ramp - DFWR | None | 842 ft | |||
| Bee Rock Rec Area | 35 | 911 ft | |||
| Kentucky Horse Park Campground | 270 | 880 ft | |||
| Cumberland Falls State Park | 50 | 1,150 ft | |||
| Rockcastle | 30 | 879 ft | |||
| Fall Creek - Lake Cumberland | 10 | 843 ft | |||
| Waitsboro - Lake Cumberland | 25 | 763 ft | |||
| Fishing Creek - Lake Cumberland | 45 | 805 ft | |||
| General Burnside State Park | 95 | 872 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): 2.1
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.