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Empire
Eden Index
Climate
7.4
•
Recreation
4.5
•
Community
1.2
•
Safeguard
4.8/10
Empire, Alabama is a small town that sits in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The town is located near the Locust Fork River, which is a tributary of the Black Warrior River. The river system provides important habitat for fish and other aquatic life. Empire offers several outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing and kayaking on the Locust Fork River. The nearby Bankhead National Forest also provides hiking, camping, and hunting opportunities. In recent years, Empire has faced environmental challenges due to nearby coal mining operations, which have led to water pollution and concerns about air quality.
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
Empire receives approximately
1407mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 90%
and air temperatures averaging around
17°C.
Empire has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Area Rivers
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Snowpack Depths
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickwood Caverns State Park | 13 | 703 ft | |||
| Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park | 300 | 435 ft | |||
| Paul M Grist State Park | 11 | 337 ft | |||
| Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park | None | 358 ft | |||
| Hoover RV Park | None | 483 ft | |||
| Blackwater River State Park | None | 28 ft | |||
| Six Mile Creek | None | 110 ft | |||
| Clear Creek RV Military - Fort Knox | 10 | 141 ft | |||
| Jones Bluff | None | 136 ft | |||
| Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir | None | 103 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): 1.2
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.