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Eastabuchie
Eden Index
Climate
7.3
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
1.9
•
Safeguard
4.4/10
Eastabuchie, Mississippi is a small unincorporated community located in Forrest County. The climate in Eastabuchie is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. The area receives an average of 59 inches of rainfall per year, which contributes to its hydrology constituents. The nearby Leaf River provides a source of water for fishing, kayaking, and other water-based activities. The Longleaf Trace, a 41-mile paved trail, offers opportunities for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Other outdoor recreation opportunities in the area include hunting, camping, and birdwatching.
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): 7.3
Eastabuchie receives approximately
1528mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Eastabuchie 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
Pascagoula. Mississippi
Area Rivers
Pascagoula. Mississippi
Snowpack Depths
Pascagoula. Mississippi
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Pascagoula. Mississippi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneer State Park | 276 | 5 ft | |||
| Paul B Johnson State Park | None | 245 ft | |||
| Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby | None | 239 ft | |||
| Big Creek Waterpark | None | 254 ft | |||
| McLeod Water Park | None | 22 ft | |||
| Little Black Creek Waterpark | None | 296 ft | |||
| Moodys Landing | 7 | 135 ft | |||
| Flint Creek Waterpark | 156 | 246 ft | |||
| Big Biloxi Rec Area | 31 | 50 ft | |||
| Shields RV Military - Gulfport NCB | None | 26 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): 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.