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Cranesville
Eden Index
Climate
7.7
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
2.8
•
Safeguard
4.7/10
Cranesville, Pennsylvania is a small town located in the northwestern part of the state. The climate in Cranesville is classified as humid continental, with cold winters and warm summers. The area is known for its high precipitation rates, with an average of 44 inches of rainfall per year. The hydrology constituents in Cranesville are largely made up of the local creek, which provides a source of water for the town and surrounding areas. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Cranesville include hiking, fishing, and hunting in the nearby state parks and forests. The town is also known for its annual Cranesville Swamp Maple Festival, which celebrates the local maple syrup industry.
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): 7.7
Cranesville receives approximately
1145mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 82%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Cranesville 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
Eastern Lake Erie
Area Rivers
Eastern Lake Erie
Snowpack Depths
Eastern Lake Erie
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Eastern Lake Erie
Groundwater Levels
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pymatuning State Park | 375 | 1,049 ft | |||
| Walkingstick Woods - Turkey Point Provincial Park | 106 | 736 ft | |||
| Cottonwood (Old Park) - Long Point Provincial Park | 80 | 575 ft | |||
| Shenango | None | 934 ft | |||
| Jamestown - Pymatuning State Park | 331 | 1,017 ft | |||
| Tuttle - Pymatuning State Park | 660 | 1,018 ft | |||
| Backus Conservation Area | 160 | 651 ft | |||
| Firefly/Monarch - Long Point Provincial Park | 124 | 574 ft | |||
| Turtle Dunes - Long Point Provincial Park | 59 | 576 ft | |||
| Linesville - Pymatuning State Park | 110 | 1,024 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): 2.8
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.