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Fairmont
Eden Index
Climate
6.8
•
Recreation
2.5
•
Community
2.5
•
Safeguard
4.2/10
Fairmont, Minnesota has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. The nearby Chain of Lakes provides ample opportunities for water-based outdoor recreation, such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The lakes are also important hydrology constituents for the region. Visitors can explore the 50-mile long Talcot Lake State Trail that stretches from Fairmont to Mankato, ideal for hiking, biking, and snowmobiling. The town boasts a number of parks, including Cedar Creek Park, Gomsrud Park, and Budd Lake Park, which offer picnic areas, playgrounds, and walking trails. Outdoor enthusiasts can also visit the nearby Martin County Preserve, a natural area that features wetlands and woodland habitats with bird-watching 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): 6.8
Fairmont receives approximately
811mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Fairmont 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
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Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Nest Park | 20 | 1,053 ft | |||
| Lake Hanska County Park | 22 | 1,027 ft | |||
| St. James Municipal | 21 | 1,086 ft | |||
| Truman City Park | None | 1,104 ft | |||
| Crow Wing State Park | 60 | 1,187 ft | |||
| Charles Lindbergh State Park | 40 | 1,129 ft | |||
| DeParcq Woods Military - Camp Ripley | None | 1,145 ft | |||
| Watona City Park | 28 | 986 ft | |||
| Flandrau State Park | 90 | 972 ft | |||
| Clear Lake Co Park | 4 | 1,029 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): 2.5
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.