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Denison
Eden Index
Climate
9.8
•
Recreation
5.7
•
Community
2.4
•
Safeguard
6.5/10
Denison is a city located in Grayson County, Texas, with a humid subtropical climate. Temperatures range from highs in the 90s during the summer months to lows in the 30s during the winter. The city is situated near Lake Texoma, a reservoir with a variety of hydrology constituents, including catfish, bass, and crappie. Denison also has several parks and outdoor recreation areas, such as Munson Park and Waterloo Lake Regional Park, which offer hiking trails, picnic areas, and fishing opportunities. The area is also popular for boating, water skiing, and camping.
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): 9.8
Denison receives approximately
1039mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 75%
and air temperatures averaging around
18°C.
Denison has a plant hardyness factor of
8, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
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
Red-Little
Area Rivers
Red-Little
Snowpack Depths
Red-Little
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Red-Little
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dam Site | None | 560 ft | |||
| Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir | 70 | 464 ft | |||
| Mott - Bardwell Lake | 40 | 463 ft | |||
| Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir | 50 | 465 ft | |||
| Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir | 35 | 462 ft | |||
| Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake | 70 | 469 ft | |||
| Liberty Hill - Navarro Mills Reservoir | 110 | 467 ft | |||
| Highview - Bardwell Lake | 40 | 432 ft | |||
| East Burns Run - Lake Texoma | None | 661 ft | |||
| Erwin Park - McKinney | None | 637 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): 2.4
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.