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Cunningham
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
2.7
•
Safeguard
4.8/10
Cunningham is a small town located in Montgomery County, Tennessee with a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The town is situated in the Red River watershed, which is part of the larger Cumberland River basin. The main outdoor recreation activities in Cunningham include fishing and hunting, as the area is home to several lakes and wildlife management areas. The nearby Dunbar Cave State Park offers hiking trails, guided cave tours, and camping opportunities. The hydrology constituents in the area include the Red River, its tributaries, and several groundwater aquifers. Overall, Cunningham offers a serene and natural environment for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
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
Cunningham receives approximately
1306mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Cunningham 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
Lower Cumberland
Area Rivers
Lower Cumberland
Snowpack Depths
Lower Cumberland
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Cumberland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Lake East Side | None | 362 ft | |||
| Roland Cooper State Park | 60 | 85 ft | |||
| Payne Lake West Side | None | 282 ft | |||
| Isaac Creek | 60 | 57 ft | |||
| Payne Lake Spillway | None | 267 ft | |||
| East Bank/Millers Ferry | None | 89 ft | |||
| Damsite West Bank | None | 63 ft | |||
| Haines Island | 12 | 55 ft | |||
| Chilatchee Creek | 33 | 107 ft | |||
| Bells Landing | 14 | 69 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): 2.7
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.