-
Snoflo Premium
Get unlimited access to all our content
With no Ad interruptions! - Start Your Free Trial Login with existing account
Eden-Prairie
Eden Index
Climate
6.5
•
Recreation
5.0
•
Community
5.6
•
Safeguard
5.8/10
Eden Prairie is a suburb located in the southwest part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area in Minnesota. The city has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. The hydrometeorological constituents of the area include wetlands, lakes, and creeks, which contribute to the city's scenic natural landscape. Eden Prairie has over 4,500 acres of parks and open space, including the popular Bryant Lake Regional Park, which offers hiking trails, swimming beaches, and camping facilities. In addition, the city has several golf courses, athletic fields, and facilities for ice skating, hockey, and other winter sports. Overall, Eden Prairie offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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): 6.5
Eden-Prairie receives approximately
811mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Eden-Prairie has a plant hardyness factor of
4, 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
Upper Mississippi-Crow-Rum
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Crow-Rum
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Crow-Rum
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Crow-Rum
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion Park - Warba | None | 1,294 ft | |||
| Bass Lake | None | 1,445 ft | |||
| Lofgren Memorial Park | 12 | 1,101 ft | |||
| Jacobson County Campground | 10 | 1,252 ft | |||
| Hill Lake City Park | 30 | 1,274 ft | |||
| Warba American Legion | None | 1,294 ft | |||
| Pokegama Rec Area | 21 | 1,291 ft | |||
| Clubhouse | 55 | 1,434 ft | |||
| Snake River City Campground | 12 | 1,257 ft | |||
| Father Hennepin State Park | 100 | 1,313 ft | |||
| Itasca County Fairgrounds | None | 1,302 ft | |||
| Isanti County Fairgrounds | None | 956 ft | |||
| Thistledew ? George Washington State Forest | 21 | 1,385 ft | |||
| Ashton Wildwood Park | None | 942 ft | |||
| Sakatah Lake State Park | 60 | 1,053 ft | |||
| Bunker Hills Regional Park | 63 | 901 ft | |||
| Button Box ? George Washington State Forest | 12 | 1,400 ft | |||
| Cleary Lake Regional Park | 6 | 953 ft | |||
| Riverside City Park - Princeton | None | 956 ft |
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): 5.6
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.