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Delavan
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
•
Community
1.9
•
Safeguard
3.8/10
Delavan, Kansas is a small town in Osage County with a humid continental climate. The summers are warm and humid, while the winters are cold and dry. The average temperature ranges between 21°F in January to 92°F in July. The town is also situated close to the Pomona Lake reservoir, which provides recreational opportunities like fishing, boating, and swimming. The lake water contains hydrology constituents like phosphorus and nitrogen, which can lead to harmful algal blooms during the summer months. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural areas, including the Flint Hills, which provides opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife watching.
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): 8.3
Delavan receives approximately
868mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 82%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Delavan has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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
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Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI):
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Creek - Milford Lake | 45 | 1,175 ft | |||
| Winfield City Lake | None | 1,269 ft | |||
| El Dorado State Park | 1100 | 1,360 ft | |||
| Walnut River City Park | None | 1,082 ft | |||
| Newman Park | 8 | 1,067 ft | |||
| Santa Fe Lake - Augusta | None | 1,278 ft | |||
| Farnum Creek - Milford Lake | 75 | 1,195 ft | |||
| Milford State Park | 250 | 1,213 ft | |||
| Walnut River RV Park | 189 | 1,291 ft | |||
| Winfield Fairgrounds RV | None | 1,119 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): 1.9
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.