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Cropwell
Eden Index
Climate
7.8
•
Recreation
1.3
•
Community
0.9
•
Safeguard
3.8/10
Cropwell, Alabama is a small town located in St. Clair County. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The region is served by the Coosa River and Lay Lake, which provide ample water recreation opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. The hydrology constituents in Cropwell are typical of a rural area with some potential for nutrient and sediment runoff from agricultural and residential areas. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Coosa River offers opportunities for hiking, camping, and hunting in the nearby forests. The 9,000-acre Coosa Wildlife Management Area is also located nearby, providing more outdoor recreational opportunities.
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): 7.8
Cropwell receives approximately
1339mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
17°C.
Cropwell has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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
Coosa-Tallapoosa
Area Rivers
Coosa-Tallapoosa
Snowpack Depths
Coosa-Tallapoosa
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Coosa-Tallapoosa
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Jackson State Park | 32 | 351 ft | |||
| Eglin AFB Military | None | 17 ft | |||
| Mid Bay Shores Military | None | 15 ft | |||
| Florala State Park | 28 | 255 ft | |||
| Grayton Beach State Park | None | 7 ft | |||
| Henderson Beach State Park | None | 18 ft | |||
| Rocky Bayou State Park | None | 29 ft | |||
| Topsail Hill Preserve State Park | None | 19 ft | |||
| Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park | None | 29 ft | |||
| Destin Army Infantry Center Military | 46 | 12 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): 0.9
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.