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Elm-Creek
Eden Index
Climate
9.3
•
Recreation
3.4
•
Community
1.6
•
Safeguard
5.3/10
Elm Creek, Nebraska has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 26 inches annually. The Platte River, which borders the town to the north, provides a source of water for the area. However, high levels of nitrates have been detected in the river, likely due to agricultural runoff. Elm Creek offers several outdoor recreation opportunities such as camping, fishing, and hunting in nearby wildlife management areas. Additionally, the town has a golf course and a community pool for residents and visitors to enjoy during the summer months.
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): 9.3
Elm-Creek receives approximately
616mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 68%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Elm-Creek has a plant hardyness factor of
5, 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
Middle Platte
Area Rivers
Middle Platte
Snowpack Depths
Middle Platte
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Platte
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans City RV Park | 8 | 2,037 ft | |||
| Gremlin Cove - Harlan County Lake | 100 | 1,968 ft | |||
| Phillipsburg City Park | None | 1,874 ft | |||
| Webster State Park | 10 | 1,933 ft | |||
| Stockton City Park | 5 | 1,762 ft | |||
| Methodist Cove - Harlan County Lake | 155 | 1,981 ft | |||
| Logan Lake City Park | None | 2,050 ft | |||
| Hunter Cove - Harlan County Lake | 160 | 1,970 ft | |||
| South Outlet - Harlan County Lake | 60 | 1,886 ft | |||
| North Outlet - Harlan County Lake | None | 1,920 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): 1.6
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.