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Covington
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
3.4
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.5/10
Covington is a small township located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The area experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The township is mostly forested with a few agricultural lands. There are several streams and creeks flowing through the township. The hydrology constituents in Covington include the Tioga River, the Cowanesque River, and the South Branch Tunkhannock Creek. These water bodies provide opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Covington include hiking, camping, hunting, and wildlife watching in the nearby state forests and game lands. The area is also home to several parks and nature preserves, including Hills Creek State Park and Leonard Harrison State Park.
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
925mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 79%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Covington 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.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Upper Susquehanna
Area Rivers
Upper Susquehanna
Snowpack Depths
Upper Susquehanna
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Susquehanna
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hills Creek State Park | None | 1,525 ft | |||
| Smith Memorial Park | None | 484 ft | |||
| Watkins Glen State Park | None | 973 ft | |||
| Tompkins River | None | 1,109 ft | |||
| Clute Memorial Park | None | 450 ft | |||
| Ives Run | None | 1,125 ft | |||
| RB Winter State Park | None | 1,524 ft | |||
| Ravensburg State Park | 21 | 1,033 ft | |||
| Keuka Lake State Park | None | 1,001 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):
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.