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Echo
Eden Index
Climate
7.4
•
Recreation
2.2
•
Community
•
Safeguard
3.7/10
Echo is a small town located in central Louisiana, known for its thick forests and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. The climate is typically hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms during the summer months. The town is situated near several bodies of water, including the Red River and Indian Creek, which provide ample hydrology constituents. Popular outdoor activities in Echo include fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. The nearby Kisatchie National Forest is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with over 600,000 acres of wilderness to explore. The forest features numerous trails, lakes, and rivers, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in Louisiana's stunning natural beauty.
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): 7.4
Echo receives approximately
1503mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Echo 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
Atchafalaya - Vermilion
Area Rivers
Atchafalaya - Vermilion
Snowpack Depths
Atchafalaya - Vermilion
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Atchafalaya - Vermilion
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marais County Park | None | 79 ft | |||
| Chicot State Park | None | 78 ft | |||
| Palmetto Island State Park | 96 | 5 ft | |||
| Twin Lakes Military - Camp Beauregard | None | 95 ft | |||
| Stuart | 8 | 153 ft | |||
| Abbeville RV Park | 55 | 10 ft | |||
| Moro Bay State Park | None | 90 ft | |||
| Crossett RV Park | 119 | 68 ft | |||
| Rayne RV Park Gossen Memorial Park | 737 | 27 ft | |||
| Opelousas City RV Park | 67 | 64 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.