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Flat-Rock
Eden Index
Climate
7.3
•
Recreation
6.6
•
Community
0.8
•
Safeguard
5.4/10
Flat Rock is a small town in northeastern Alabama with a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The area is fed by several creeks and streams, including Town Creek and Hurricane Creek, and is situated near the Tennessee River. Hydrology constituents in the area include sediment, nutrients, and bacteria. Residents and visitors can take advantage of several outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing and hunting in the nearby national forests and state parks, as well as hiking, camping, and boating in the surrounding areas. Flat Rock is also home to a number of historic sites and cultural attractions, including the Flat Rock Park and the Flat Rock School Museum.
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): 7.3
Flat-Rock receives approximately
1516mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 85%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Flat-Rock 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-Elk
Area Rivers
Middle Tennessee-Elk
Snowpack Depths
Middle Tennessee-Elk
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Tennessee-Elk
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 6.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Glen | 31 | 990 ft | |||
| Lake Martin Military | None | 514 ft | |||
| Dekalb County Public Lake | None | 1,317 ft | |||
| Chewacla State Park | None | 516 ft | |||
| Turnipseed Hunter Camp | 10 | 1,172 ft | |||
| Big Oak Gap Hunter Camp | 10 | 1,404 ft | |||
| Coleman Lake Rec Area | 147 | 1,182 ft | |||
| Lake Chinnabee | 10 | 829 ft | |||
| Cheaha State Park | 30 | 2,096 ft | |||
| De Soto State Park | 94 | 1,477 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): 0.8
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.