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Desert-Hills
Eden Index
Climate
6.8
•
Recreation
6.2
•
Community
2.6
•
Safeguard
5.5/10
Desert Hills is a small community located in Maricopa County, Arizona, known for its arid desert climate and rugged natural landscapes. The region is characterized by hot summers, with temperatures often exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and mild winters, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. The area is also characterized by limited water resources, with groundwater and surface water being the primary sources of water for residents and businesses. Despite these challenges, Desert Hills offers a range of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, camping, and off-road vehicle recreation, with nearby parks like Black Canyon City and Lake Pleasant Regional Park providing additional options for outdoor enthusiasts.
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): 6.8
Desert-Hills receives approximately
125mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 47%
and air temperatures averaging around
24°C.
Desert-Hills has a plant hardyness factor of
10, 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
Lower Colorado
Area Rivers
Lower Colorado
Snowpack Depths
Lower Colorado
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Colorado
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 6.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needle Mt Road Dispersed | None | 808 ft | |||
| Lake Havasu Dispersed - RT 95 Area | None | 799 ft | |||
| Buckskin State Park | 89 | 426 ft | |||
| Cattail Cove State Park | 61 | 497 ft | |||
| Lake Havasu State Park | 42 | 1,015 ft | |||
| Empire Landing | 56 | 382 ft | |||
| Moabi Regional Park | 150 | 479 ft | |||
| River Island - Buckskin State Park | 37 | 393 ft | |||
| La Paz County Park | 150 | 376 ft | |||
| Crossroads | 12 | 393 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): 2.6
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.