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Decaturville
Eden Index
Climate
7.6
•
Recreation
3.4
•
Community
1.2
•
Safeguard
4.6/10
Decaturville, Tennessee is a small town located in the western part of the state. The climate in Decaturville is classified as humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The area is prone to heavy rainfall and occasional flooding due to its location near the Tennessee River. The hydrology constituents include the Tennessee River, which provides a variety of recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The nearby Natchez Trace State Park also offers hiking, camping, and horseback riding. Other popular outdoor activities in the area include hunting, birdwatching, and exploring local wildlife refuges. Overall, Decaturville offers a unique blend of outdoor recreation opportunities for visitors and residents alike.
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): 7.6
Decaturville receives approximately
1391mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 89%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Decaturville 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
Lower Tennessee
Area Rivers
Lower Tennessee
Snowpack Depths
Lower Tennessee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Tennessee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Lock 1 - Coffeeville Lake | None | 30 ft | |||
| Lakeview RV City Park | None | 230 ft | |||
| Mobile County Marina | 42 | 13 ft | |||
| Lenoir Landing - Coffeeville Lake | None | 52 ft | |||
| St. Stephens Historical Park | None | 48 ft | |||
| Dauphin Island City Park | 150 | 6 ft | |||
| Chickasabogue Park | None | 39 ft | |||
| Citronelle Lakeview RV Park | 24 | 226 ft | |||
| Bladon Springs State Park | 10 | 193 ft | |||
| Meaher State Park | 56 | 6 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): 1.2
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.