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Elwood
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
3.1
•
Community
3.0
•
Safeguard
5.0/10
Elwood, Indiana has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature is around 54°F, with an average high of 63°F and an average low of 45°F. The city is located in the White River watershed, which is a part of the Ohio River Basin. The primary hydrology constituents in the area include agricultural runoff, urban runoff, and sewage treatment plant effluent. In terms of outdoor recreation, Elwood offers several parks and recreational areas, including Callaway Park, which has a playground and picnic area, and the Elwood Wildlife Area, which is popular for hiking, hunting, and fishing. Additionally, nearby Summit Lake State Park offers boating, swimming, hiking, and camping opportunities.
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): 7.9
Elwood receives approximately
1050mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Elwood 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
Patoka-White
Area Rivers
Patoka-White
Snowpack Depths
Patoka-White
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Patoka-White
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Carlson Military - Fort Knox | None | 529 ft | |||
| Heflen Co Park | None | 639 ft | |||
| Charlestown State Park | 190 | 616 ft | |||
| Clark State Forest | 45 | 851 ft | |||
| Delaney Creek Park | None | 584 ft | |||
| Deam Lake State Rec Area | 185 | 533 ft | |||
| Hardy Lake State Rec Area | 170 | 650 ft | |||
| South Harrison Co Park | None | 754 ft | |||
| Salt River Rec Area | None | 428 ft | |||
| Jackson - Washington State Forest | None | 672 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): 3.0
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.