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Crystal-Falls
Eden Index
Climate
5.3
•
Recreation
5.9
•
Community
0.8
•
Safeguard
4.4/10
Crystal Falls, Michigan is a small city located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with a population of approximately 1,400 residents. The climate in Crystal Falls is classified as humid continental, with cold winters and mild summers. The area is known for its high precipitation, with an average annual rainfall of 32 inches. The city is situated on the banks of the Paint River, which provides various hydrology constituents, including fishing opportunities for trout and steelhead. The surrounding forests and river also offer outdoor recreation opportunities, such as hiking, camping, and kayaking. Additionally, the nearby Bewabic State Park features a beach, campground, and picnic area.
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): 5.3
Crystal-Falls receives approximately
742mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
5°C.
Crystal-Falls has a plant hardyness factor of
4, 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
Northwestern Lake Michigan
Area Rivers
Northwestern Lake Michigan
Snowpack Depths
Northwestern Lake Michigan
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Northwestern Lake Michigan
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Pines Campground | None | 730 ft | |||
| Desplaines Conservational Park | None | 553 ft | |||
| Des Plaines State Conservation Area | 22 | 516 ft | |||
| Gratiot River County Park | None | 626 ft | |||
| Jurgens City Park | None | 658 ft | |||
| Lanse Township Park | 30 | 696 ft | |||
| Gibson City Park | 4 | 731 ft | |||
| South City (Gibson) Park | None | 741 ft | |||
| Charley Brown City Park | None | 487 ft | |||
| Village Park | 26 | 603 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): 0.8
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.