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Daviston
Eden Index
Climate
7.7
•
Recreation
1.7
•
Community
•
Safeguard
3.7/10
Daviston, Alabama is a small town in Tallapoosa County with a humid subtropical climate. The summers are hot and humid, while the winters are mild with occasional snowfall. The town is located near several waterways, including Lake Martin and the Little Tallapoosa River, which provide opportunities for fishing and boating. The area also has forests and trails for hiking, camping and hunting. The hydrology constituents of Daviston include several wetlands and streams that are important for aquatic life and water quality. The town has a rich history, including Civil War sites and the Daviston School, a historic Rosenwald School.
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): 7.7
Daviston receives approximately
1355mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
17°C.
Daviston 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): 1.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Park | None | 645 ft | |||
| Falling Waters State Park | None | 267 ft | |||
| Stevenson Municipal Park - Guntersville Reservoir | None | 599 ft | |||
| Engineer Beach RV Military - Fort Rucker | None | 225 ft | |||
| Pine Glen | 31 | 990 ft | |||
| Lake Martin Military | None | 514 ft | |||
| Blue Springs State Park | 50 | 306 ft | |||
| Cheaha State Park | 30 | 2,096 ft | |||
| Coleman Lake Rec Area | 147 | 1,182 ft | |||
| Panama City CSS Military | None | 6 ft | |||
| Lake Chinnabee | 10 | 829 ft | |||
| Dekalb County Public Lake | None | 1,317 ft | |||
| Foster Falls | 26 | 1,780 ft | |||
| De Soto State Park | 94 | 1,477 ft | |||
| Cloudland Canyon State Park | None | 1,847 ft | |||
| Turnipseed Hunter Camp | 10 | 1,172 ft | |||
| Pine Log State Forest | 20 | 59 ft | |||
| Shellmound - Nickajack Dam Reservation | None | 678 ft | |||
| Big Oak Gap Hunter Camp | 10 | 1,404 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.