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Downers-Grove
Eden Index
Climate
7.8
•
Recreation
4.6
•
Community
5.5
•
Safeguard
6.1/10
Downers Grove is a suburban town located in DuPage County, Illinois. The climate in Downers Grove is typical of the Midwest with cold winters and warm summers. The town is located within the Upper Des Plaines River Watershed and is home to several wetlands and small streams. Hydrology constituents in the area include phosphorous, nitrogen, and sediment. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Downers Grove include hiking and biking trails, fishing, and parks. The town is home to the 1,200-acre Lyman Woods Forest Preserve, which offers visitors an opportunity to explore the area's natural beauty through its extensive trail system. Additionally, the Belmont Prairie Nature Preserve provides a unique opportunity to see the area's native prairie ecosystem.
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): 7.8
Downers-Grove receives approximately
977mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 80%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Downers-Grove has a plant hardyness factor of
5, 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
Streamflow Conditions
Upper Illinois
Area Rivers
Upper Illinois
Snowpack Depths
Upper Illinois
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Illinois
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing Creek - LBL | 56 | 402 ft | |||
| Gatlin Point - LBL | 19 | 453 ft | |||
| Gatlin Point | 30 | 433 ft | |||
| Paris Landing State Park | 63 | 392 ft | |||
| Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park | 53 | 437 ft | |||
| Mousetail Landing State Park | 24 | 429 ft | |||
| Beech Bend | None | 373 ft | |||
| Piney - LBL | 300 | 385 ft | |||
| Bumpus Mills - Lake Barkley | None | 520 ft | |||
| Boswell Landing | 34 | 406 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): 5.5
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.