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Decatur
Eden Index
Climate
7.8
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.1/10
Decatur, Iowa is a small town located in the southern part of the state. The climate is typical of the Midwest, with hot summers and cold winters. The area is prone to occasional flooding due to its location along the Iowa River. The hydrology constituents of the area include the Iowa River, as well as several smaller creeks and streams. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Decatur include fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. The nearby Stephens State Forest offers hiking trails and camping facilities, while the Iowa River is popular for fishing and boating. Overall, Decatur is a small, rural community with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
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): 7.8
Decatur receives approximately
943mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 80%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Decatur has a plant hardyness factor of
5, 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
Grand
Area Rivers
Grand
Snowpack Depths
Grand
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Grand
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutton Creek Park - Stockton Lake | 100 | 937 ft | |||
| Hawker Point - Stockton Lake | None | 977 ft | |||
| Orleans Trail South Park - Stockton Lake | None | 936 ft | |||
| Sparrowfoot - Harry S. Truman Lake | None | 731 ft | |||
| Stockton State Park | None | 910 ft | |||
| Ruark Bluff - Stockton Lake | None | 1,001 ft | |||
| Orleans Trail North Park -Stockton Lake | None | 931 ft | |||
| Cedar Ridge - Stockton Lake | None | 905 ft | |||
| Osceola RV Park | 48 | 732 ft | |||
| Crabtree Cove - Stockton Lake | None | 902 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.