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Crested-Butte
Eden Index
Climate
5.7
•
Recreation
5.5
•
Community
3.3
•
Safeguard
5.0/10
Crested Butte is a small town located in Gunnison County, Colorado. The climate is generally mild and dry, with summers being warm and pleasant and winters seeing heavy snowfall. The town sits at an elevation of 8,885 feet and is surrounded by the Elk Mountains. Hydrology constituents include the Slate River and the East River, which provide ample opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and rafting. Crested Butte is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, including skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, and camping. The town also hosts festivals throughout the year, including a wildflower festival in the summer and a film festival in the fall. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.
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): 5.7
Crested-Butte receives approximately
642mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 56%
and air temperatures averaging around
2°C.
Crested-Butte has a plant hardyness factor of
3, 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
Gunnison
Area Rivers
Gunnison
Snowpack Depths
Gunnison
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Gunnison
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almont | 10 | 7,990 ft | |||
| Lake Irwin | 32 | 10,400 ft | |||
| Spring Creek | 12 | 8,544 ft | |||
| Gothic | 4 | 9,657 ft | |||
| Difficult | 47 | 8,139 ft | |||
| Palisades Senior RV Park | 59 | 7,680 ft | |||
| North Bank | 17 | 8,433 ft | |||
| One Mile | 25 | 8,411 ft | |||
| Cement Creek | 13 | 8,967 ft | |||
| Taylor Canyon | 7 | 8,373 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): 3.3
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.