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Decorah
Eden Index
Climate
6.7
•
Recreation
4.9
•
Community
3.4
•
Safeguard
5.2/10
Decorah is a city located in northeastern Iowa that experiences a humid continental climate. Summers are warm and humid, while winters are cold and snowy. The Upper Iowa River flows through Decorah and provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Decorah is also home to the Decorah Bike Trails, which offer scenic routes for cycling and hiking. The area is known for its karst topography, which includes sinkholes, caves, and springs. As a result, Decorah has a unique hydrology system that includes cold-water streams and underground aquifers. The city is committed to protecting its natural resources and has implemented several initiatives to promote sustainability and conservation.
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): 6.7
Decorah receives approximately
876mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 82%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Decorah 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
Upper Mississippi-Maquoketa-Plum
Area Rivers
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Snowpack Depths
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Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Maquoketa-Plum
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akers | None | 818 ft | |||
| Ray Behrens | None | 677 ft | |||
| Rollins Ferry Access - MDC | 11 | 568 ft | |||
| Lakeview Park - Mexico | None | 810 ft | |||
| Graham Cave State Park | None | 778 ft | |||
| Montauk State Park | None | 910 ft | |||
| Chamois Access - MDC | 4 | 530 ft | |||
| Mark Twain State Park | None | 666 ft | |||
| Paydown Access - MDC | 6 | 596 ft | |||
| Lane Spring | 64 | 1,069 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): 3.4
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.