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Enville
Eden Index
Climate
7.6
•
Recreation
0.6
•
Community
•
Safeguard
3.3/10
Enville is a small town located in McNairy County, Tennessee, with a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The town is situated near the headwaters of the Wolf River, which is a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The hydrology of the area includes streams, rivers, lakes, and wetlands that provide important habitat for fish and wildlife. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Enville and the surrounding area include fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife watching. The nearby Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge offers visitors a chance to explore thousands of acres of wetlands and bottomland forests, home to a variety of waterfowl, songbirds, and other wildlife species.
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
Enville receives approximately
1401mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 89%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Enville 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
Lower Tennessee
Area Rivers
Lower Tennessee
Snowpack Depths
Lower Tennessee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Tennessee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 0.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson City Park | 4 | 731 ft | |||
| Sam Dale Lake Conservation Area | None | 493 ft | |||
| Cochrane | None | 166 ft | |||
| Bladon Springs State Park | 10 | 193 ft | |||
| Lakeview RV City Park | None | 230 ft | |||
| Jurgens City Park | None | 658 ft | |||
| Lake Tom Bailey | 32 | 299 ft | |||
| Citronelle Lakeview RV Park | 24 | 226 ft | |||
| Natchez Trace State Park | 50 | 637 ft | |||
| Charley Brown City Park | None | 487 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):
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.