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Debary
Eden Index
Climate
6.9
•
Recreation
8.4
•
Community
2.6
•
Safeguard
6.4/10
Debary is a city located in Volusia County, Florida with a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. The city is surrounded by various water bodies, including Lake Monroe, St. Johns River, and the Gemini Springs. The hydrology constituents of the area include wetlands, swamps, and marshes, which provide a habitat for diverse wildlife. Debary offers various outdoor recreation opportunities, such as hiking and biking trails at the Gemini Springs Park, fishing and boating on the St. Johns River, and golfing at the Debary Golf and Country Club. Additionally, the city hosts the annual Debary Artisan Festival and has a growing number of shops and restaurants in the downtown area.
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): 6.9
Debary receives approximately
1354mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 88%
and air temperatures averaging around
22°C.
Debary has a plant hardyness factor of
9, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
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
St. Johns
Area Rivers
St. Johns
Snowpack Depths
St. Johns
Reservoir Storage Capacity
St. Johns
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 8.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss/Split Oak | None | 77 ft | |||
| Clarcona Horse Park | None | 85 ft | |||
| Lake Arbuckle Co Park | 30 | 62 ft | |||
| Wekiwa Springs State Park | None | 78 ft | |||
| Mullet Lake County Park | None | 31 ft | |||
| Hontoon Island State Park | None | 0 ft | |||
| Lake Monroe | None | 14 ft | |||
| Avon Park AF Range Military | 40 | 71 ft | |||
| Arbuckle - Lake Wales Ridge SF | None | 87 ft | |||
| Kelly | None | 71 ft | |||
| Turkey Lake City Park | None | 122 ft | |||
| Princess Place Preserve | None | 5 ft | |||
| Faver - Dykes State Park | None | 9 ft | |||
| Highlands Hammock State Park | None | 136 ft | |||
| Lake Kissimmee State Park | None | 70 ft | |||
| Anastasia State Park | 139 | 10 ft | |||
| Blue Spring State Park | None | 69 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): 2.6
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.