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Crescent
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
3.7
•
Community
1.7
•
Safeguard
4.9/10
Crescent, Oregon is a small community located in the southern part of Deschutes County. The area features a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The hydrology constituents of the area include the Deschutes River and several smaller creeks and tributaries. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Crescent include hiking, fishing, hunting, and camping. The nearby Deschutes National Forest offers opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling in the winter months. Additionally, the area is home to several popular lakes, including Crescent Lake and Odell Lake, which provide opportunities for boating, kayaking, and swimming during the summer months.
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): 7.9
Crescent receives approximately
586mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 60%
and air temperatures averaging around
6°C.
Crescent 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
Deschutes
Area Rivers
Deschutes
Snowpack Depths
Deschutes
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Deschutes
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Twin Lake | 20 | 4,349 ft | |||
| Bull Bend | 12 | 4,263 ft | |||
| South Twin Lake | 21 | 4,347 ft | |||
| Pringle Falls | 7 | 4,232 ft | |||
| Wickiup Butte | 12 | 4,347 ft | |||
| Gull Point | 85 | 4,342 ft | |||
| South Lava Flow | 16 | 4,456 ft | |||
| Lava Flow | None | 4,436 ft | |||
| East Davis Lake | 39 | 4,397 ft | |||
| North Davis Creek | 14 | 4,369 ft | |||
| Crescent Creek | 10 | 4,490 ft | |||
| Lapine State Park | 129 | 4,239 ft | |||
| Boundary Spring | 6 | 4,593 ft | |||
| Sheep Bridge | 23 | 4,352 ft | |||
| Cy Bingham County Park | 10 | 4,459 ft | |||
| Crane Prairie | 147 | 4,454 ft | |||
| Corral Springs | 6 | 4,863 ft | |||
| Cow Meadow | 20 | 4,450 ft | |||
| Fall River | 12 | 4,268 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): 1.7
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.