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Delaplaine
Eden Index
Climate
8.1
•
Recreation
4.2
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.7/10
Delaplaine is a small town in northeast Arkansas with a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are mild with occasional snowfall. The town is situated on the banks of the Cache River, which feeds into the nearby Black River. These waterways provide opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and other water-based recreation. The area is also home to several wildlife management areas and state parks, including Lake Frierson State Park and St. Francis National Forest, offering hiking trails, camping, and hunting opportunities. The hydrology constituents in the area include occasional flooding due to heavy rainfall, and efforts have been made to mitigate this through the construction of levees and other flood control measures.
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): 8.1
Delaplaine receives approximately
1217mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Delaplaine 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 White
Area Rivers
Lower White
Snowpack Depths
Lower White
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower White
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Dixon Expo RV Center | 300 | 11 ft | |||
| Little Sunflower River | None | 107 ft | |||
| Lake Charlie Capps | None | 146 ft | |||
| Deer Leap | 46 | 338 ft | |||
| Tickfaw State Park | None | 15 ft | |||
| Leroy Percy State Park | None | 108 ft | |||
| Float Camp | 16 | 472 ft | |||
| South Recreation Composite | 100 | 140 ft | |||
| North Rec Composite | 15 | 97 ft | |||
| Rocky Springs - Natchez Trace Pkwy | 22 | 235 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.