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Florala
Eden Index
Climate
7.3
•
Recreation
3.8
•
Community
1.4
•
Safeguard
4.6/10
Florala is a small town located in Covington and Geneva counties in Alabama. The climate in Florala is warm and humid, with hot summers and mild winters. The town is situated near the Florala Creek and Lake Jackson, which make it a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other water sports. Lake Jackson is also a source of drinking water for the area, and water quality monitoring is regularly conducted to ensure safe levels of hydrology constituents. Some of the outdoor recreation opportunities in Florala include camping, hiking, and birdwatching at the Florala State Park, which spans across both Alabama and Florida. The park also features a playground, picnic areas, and a swimming beach.
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
Florala receives approximately
1519mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 80%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Florala has a plant hardyness factor of
8, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
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
Florida Panhandle Coastal
Area Rivers
Florida Panhandle Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Florida Panhandle Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Florida Panhandle Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Bayou State Park | None | 29 ft | |||
| Open Pond Recreation Area | 96 | 231 ft | |||
| Mid Bay Shores Military | None | 15 ft | |||
| Eglin AFB Military | None | 17 ft | |||
| Henderson Beach State Park | None | 18 ft | |||
| Topsail Hill Preserve State Park | None | 19 ft | |||
| Florala State Park | 28 | 255 ft | |||
| Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park | None | 29 ft | |||
| Grayton Beach State Park | None | 7 ft | |||
| Destin Army Infantry Center Military | 46 | 12 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): 1.4
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.