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East-Brady
Eden Index
Climate
9.4
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.8/10
East-Brady, Pennsylvania is a small borough located in Armstrong County. The area experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The Allegheny River runs along the borough, making it an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and other water-related activities. The river also contributes to the hydrology constituents of the area, providing a source of drinking water and irrigation for local farms. East-Brady also has a park with playgrounds, picnic areas, and walking trails for those who prefer to stay on land. The area is known for its beautiful fall foliage and is a popular destination for leaf peeping during autumn.
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): 9.4
East-Brady receives approximately
1101mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 78%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
East-Brady 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
Allegheny
Area Rivers
Allegheny
Snowpack Depths
Allegheny
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Allegheny
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Mile Run County Park | None | 1,304 ft | |||
| Tionesta Rec Area - Tionesta Lake | None | 1,078 ft | |||
| Kentuck - Ohiopyle State Park | 200 | 1,558 ft | |||
| Tub Run Rec Area - Youghiogheny River Lake | 101 | 1,583 ft | |||
| Crooked Creek Recreation Area | None | 969 ft | |||
| Bush | None | 957 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):
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.