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Deport
Eden Index
Climate
9.7
•
Recreation
•
Community
0.7
•
Safeguard
4.1/10
Deport, Texas is a small town located in Lamar County in northeastern Texas. The climate in Deport is classified as humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters. The town is situated near the North Sulphur River, which is a tributary of the Sulphur River. The river provides opportunities for fishing and kayaking. The area is also popular for hunting, with game such as deer and wild hogs. The hydrology constituents of the North Sulphur River include sediment, nutrients, and bacteria. Overall, Deport offers a quiet and peaceful outdoor experience for those looking to escape the city.
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): 9.7
Deport receives approximately
1184mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 75%
and air temperatures averaging around
18°C.
Deport 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
Big Cypress - Sulphur
Area Rivers
Big Cypress - Sulphur
Snowpack Depths
Big Cypress - Sulphur
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Big Cypress - Sulphur
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler State Park | 104 | 637 ft | |||
| Lake Quitman Park | None | 414 ft | |||
| Governor Jim Hogg RV Park - Quitman | None | 394 ft | |||
| Lake Winnsboro North Park | 15 | 441 ft | |||
| Ratcliff Lake | 72 | 383 ft | |||
| Fish Hawke Point | None | 359 ft | |||
| Mission Tejas State Park | 15 | 440 ft | |||
| Rusk - Palestine Park | 71 | 447 ft | |||
| Lake Jacksonville Campground | 17 | 427 ft | |||
| Lake Hawkins County RV Park | 50 | 366 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): 0.7
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.