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Dry-Ridge
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
3.7
•
Community
1.9
•
Safeguard
5.1/10
Dry Ridge, Kentucky is a small city located in Grant County. The climate is typically temperate with hot summers and cold winters. The hydrology constituents in the area are primarily made up of the Ohio River and its tributaries. However, the city itself does not have any major bodies of water. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Dry Ridge include hiking, camping, and fishing at nearby parks such as Big Bone Lick State Historic Site and Kincaid Lake State Park. The city also has a few local parks and sports complexes for community use.
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): 8.3
Dry-Ridge receives approximately
1123mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Dry-Ridge has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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
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Area Rivers
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Snowpack Depths
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Reservoir Storage Capacity
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Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Heron - Big South Fork Area | 50 | 1,276 ft | |||
| Boltz Lake Ramp - DFWR | None | 842 ft | |||
| Pickett State Rustic Park | 32 | 1,586 ft | |||
| Alum Ford - Big South Fork Area | None | 761 ft | |||
| Bandy Creek - Big South Fork Area | 147 | 1,562 ft | |||
| Great Meadows | 18 | 1,038 ft | |||
| Kentucky Horse Park Campground | 270 | 880 ft | |||
| Bullock Pen Lake Ramp - DFWR | None | 774 ft | |||
| Big Bone Lick State Park | 60 | 496 ft | |||
| General Burnside State Park | 95 | 872 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): 1.9
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.