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Dyersburg
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
2.2
•
Community
2.3
•
Safeguard
4.5/10
Dyersburg, Tennessee is a small city located in the northwest region of the state. The climate in Dyersburg is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The city is situated along the Forked Deer River, which provides abundant opportunities for fishing and boating. The Forked Deer River is also a major source of hydrology constituents, which are monitored by local and state agencies to maintain water quality. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Dyersburg include hiking and biking trails, parks, and golf courses. The city is also home to the Dyersburg Army Air Base Memorial Museum, which showcases the history of the airfield and its contributions to national defense.
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): 7.9
Dyersburg receives approximately
1280mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Dyersburg has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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
Hatchie-Obion
Area Rivers
Hatchie-Obion
Snowpack Depths
Hatchie-Obion
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Hatchie-Obion
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul B Johnson State Park | None | 245 ft | |||
| Lake Ross Barnett | 22 | 402 ft | |||
| Big Creek Waterpark | None | 254 ft | |||
| Boulder - Lake Carlyle | 90 | 457 ft | |||
| Shockaloe Base Camp I | 10 | 578 ft | |||
| McLeod Water Park | None | 22 ft | |||
| Buccaneer State Park | 276 | 5 ft | |||
| Little Black Creek Waterpark | None | 296 ft | |||
| Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby | None | 239 ft | |||
| Marathon Lake | 71 | 481 ft |
Nearby Fishing
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): 2.3
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.