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Dayton
Eden Index
Climate
5.7
•
Recreation
7.0
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.7/10
Dayton, Wyoming is a small town situated at the base of the Bighorn Mountains. The town has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities year-round. Dayton is surrounded by mountains, streams, and forests, making it a popular destination for hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting. The hydrology constituents of Dayton include the Tongue River, which provides water for irrigation and recreation. The Bighorn National Forest is located just a few miles from Dayton and offers opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting. Visitors can also explore the nearby Tongue River Canyon, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including elk, moose, and bighorn sheep.
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): 5.7
Dayton receives approximately
616mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 69%
and air temperatures averaging around
2°C.
Dayton 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
Tongue
Area Rivers
Tongue
Snowpack Depths
Tongue
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Tongue
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 7.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin Creek Meadows | 26 | 7,637 ft | |||
| Paint Rock Lake | 8 | 9,242 ft | |||
| Tensleep Creek | 5 | 5,480 ft | |||
| Leigh Creek | 11 | 5,354 ft | |||
| Owen Creek | 8 | 8,477 ft | |||
| Tie Flume | 27 | 8,350 ft | |||
| Ranger Creek - Paintrock | 17 | 7,672 ft | |||
| Medicine Lodge Lake | 8 | 9,276 ft | |||
| Shell Creek | 15 | 7,589 ft | |||
| Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site | 25 | 4,798 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):
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.