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Curryville
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
2.2
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.1/10
Curryville, Missouri is a small town located in Pike County in the northeastern part of the state. The climate in Curryville is characterized by hot summers and cold winters with occasional snowfall. The town sits on the Mississippi River floodplain, which leads to high water levels during periods of heavy rainfall. Hydrology constituents include the nearby Cuivre River, which provides a water source for irrigation and recreation activities such as fishing and boating. Curryville is also home to several outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking trails, local parks, and hunting and fishing grounds. The town’s proximity to Mark Twain Lake and the Mississippi River offers additional recreational activities, including camping, swimming, and boating.
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): 8.3
Curryville receives approximately
989mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Curryville 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
Upper Mississippi-Salt
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Salt
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Salt
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Salt
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notrebes Bend | None | 160 ft | |||
| Natchez State Park | None | 236 ft | |||
| Oak Grove City Park | 30 | 117 ft | |||
| Lake Chicot State Park | None | 128 ft | |||
| Farr Park | 108 | 26 ft | |||
| Poverty Point Reservoir State Park | 50 | 97 ft | |||
| Lake Bruin State Park | None | 75 ft | |||
| Pendleton Bend | None | 172 ft | |||
| Wilbur D Mills | None | 188 ft | |||
| Chicot County RV Park | 98 | 111 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):
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.