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De-Soto
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
4.4
•
Safeguard
5.4/10
De Soto, Kansas is a small city in Johnson County with a humid continental climate. Summers are hot and humid while winters are cold and dry. The Kansas River flows through the city, providing a source of water for residents and recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The river also supports a variety of aquatic life, including catfish, bass, and crappie. De Soto has several parks and trails for hiking, biking, and picnicking, including the Sunflower Nature Park and Kill Creek Park. The city is also home to the Cedar Ridge Preserve, a 600-acre nature preserve with over 5 miles of trails for hiking and wildlife viewing.
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
De-Soto receives approximately
972mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
De-Soto 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
Kansas
Area Rivers
Kansas
Snowpack Depths
Kansas
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Kansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocklin Fish Farm | 56 | 1,110 ft | |||
| Big Brutus Museum | 10 | 896 ft | |||
| Honey Creek State Park | None | 812 ft | |||
| Hacklebarney Woods County Park | 14 | 1,176 ft | |||
| Bernice State Park | None | 754 ft | |||
| Kamp Siesta | None | 893 ft | |||
| Danny Elliott Park | 4 | 812 ft | |||
| Sunnyside Park Campground | None | 1,204 ft | |||
| Osawatomie City Lake | 6 | 892 ft | |||
| Lake Miola City Park | 35 | 910 ft | |||
| Cherokee State Park | None | 826 ft | |||
| Pilot Grove Co Park | 16 | 1,184 ft | |||
| East River Park | None | 790 ft | |||
| Elmore Park | None | 805 ft | |||
| John Brown Memorial Park | 35 | 868 ft | |||
| Viking Lake State Park | 120 | 1,138 ft | |||
| Cold Spring Park | 80 | 1,122 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): 4.4
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.