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Downieville
Eden Index
Climate
8.7
•
Recreation
6.7
•
Community
2.1
•
Safeguard
6.3/10
Downieville, California is a small town located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cold winters. Downieville is surrounded by the Yuba River and the North Fork of the Yuba River, providing plenty of opportunities for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. The hydrology constituents of the area include the Sierra Nevada snowpack which feeds the Yuba River watershed. The town is also known for its mountain biking trails, including the Downieville Downhill, which attracts riders from all over the world. Additionally, there are hiking trails, camping opportunities, and scenic drives to explore in the area.
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): 8.7
Downieville receives approximately
1681mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 63%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Downieville 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
Lower Sacramento
Area Rivers
Lower Sacramento
Snowpack Depths
Lower Sacramento
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Sacramento
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 6.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Lake | 10 | 6,271 ft | |||
| Running Deer | 40 | 5,169 ft | |||
| Union Flat | 11 | 3,416 ft | |||
| Carlton Flat | 26 | 2,272 ft | |||
| Lakes Basin . | 25 | 6,300 ft | |||
| Little Beaver | 120 | 5,066 ft | |||
| Snag Lake | 14 | 6,631 ft | |||
| McMurray | None | 5,880 ft | |||
| Tooms RV | None | 5,049 ft | |||
| Cal Ida | 19 | 2,679 ft | |||
| Malakoff Diggins State Park | None | 3,461 ft | |||
| Ramshorn | 16 | 2,713 ft | |||
| Plumas - Eureka State Park | 64 | 5,500 ft | |||
| Shirttail | 30 | 3,943 ft | |||
| Peninsula Tent (Family ) | 25 | 5,033 ft | |||
| Black Rock Tent(Family ) | 20 | 5,052 ft | |||
| Diablo | 18 | 5,880 ft | |||
| Fuller Lake | None | 5,380 ft | |||
| Carr Lake | 12 | 6,668 ft | |||
| Big Reservoir | 19 | 4,161 ft | |||
| South Yuba | 16 | 2,621 ft | |||
| Snake Lake (Family ) | 7 | 4,071 ft | |||
| Lake Spaulding | 25 | 5,048 ft | |||
| Fiddle Creek | 18 | 2,281 ft | |||
| Rocky Rest | 10 | 2,324 ft | |||
| Berger Creek | 9 | 5,935 ft | |||
| Wyandotte | 28 | 5,060 ft | |||
| Indian Valley | 22 | 2,329 ft | |||
| Red Feather | 60 | 5,055 ft | |||
| Deanes Valley | 7 | 4,317 ft | |||
| Donner Summit Area - Lake Spaulding | 25 | 5,045 ft | |||
| White Cloud | 46 | 4,377 ft | |||
| Skillman Horse Camp | None | 4,638 ft | |||
| Loganville | 19 | 4,112 ft |
Nearby Ski Areas
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): 2.1
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.