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Englewood
Eden Index
Climate
7.6
•
Recreation
4.8
•
Community
1.3
•
Safeguard
5.0/10
Englewood, Tennessee is a small town located in McMinn County. The climate is generally mild with hot summers and cool winters. The town is situated near the Hiwassee River, which provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, and swimming. The river also supplies drinking water for the town and surrounding areas. Englewood is located in a region with high levels of dissolved solids and hardness in the water supply, which can have an impact on taste and quality. However, the town regularly tests and treats the water to ensure that it meets state and federal standards. Overall, Englewood is a peaceful town with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.
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): 7.6
Englewood receives approximately
1416mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 85%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Englewood 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
Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee
Area Rivers
Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee
Snowpack Depths
Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater - Allatoona Lake | None | 896 ft | |||
| Doll Mountain - Carters Lake | None | 1,206 ft | |||
| Harris Branch - Carters Lake | None | 1,230 ft | |||
| Payne - Allatoona Lake | None | 848 ft | |||
| Victoria - Allatoona Lake | None | 897 ft | |||
| Clark Creek South - Allatoona Lake | None | 858 ft | |||
| Macedonia - Lake Allatoona | 26 | 882 ft | |||
| Upper Stamp Creek - Allatoona Lake | None | 926 ft | |||
| Dobbins Lakeside Military | None | 1,079 ft | |||
| Clark Creek North - Allatoona Lake | None | 896 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): 1.3
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.