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Florissant
Eden Index
Climate
6.2
•
Recreation
8.2
•
Community
•
Safeguard
5.4/10
Florissant is a small town located in Teller County, Colorado, at an elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level. It has a cool-summer humid continental climate with mild summers and cold winters, with an average annual precipitation of 28 inches. The area is known for its abundant wildlife and diverse forests, including Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and aspen trees. The town is also home to the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, which contains one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and wildlife watching in the park. Additionally, the nearby Eleven Mile Reservoir and South Platte River provide opportunities for fishing, boating, and water sports.
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): 6.2
Florissant receives approximately
386mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 58%
and air temperatures averaging around
5°C.
Florissant has a plant hardyness factor of
4, 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
Streamflow Conditions
Upper Arkansas
Area Rivers
Upper Arkansas
Snowpack Depths
Upper Arkansas
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Arkansas
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 8.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 81 | 7,806 ft | |||
| South Meadows | 64 | 7,897 ft | |||
| The Crags | 17 | 10,120 ft | |||
| Mueller State Park | 90 | 9,313 ft | |||
| Wildhorn | 9 | 8,856 ft | |||
| Riverside | 18 | 8,052 ft | |||
| Round Mountain | 15 | 8,531 ft | |||
| Painted Rocks | 18 | 7,836 ft | |||
| Blue Mountain | 21 | 8,079 ft | |||
| Happy Meadows | 8 | 7,879 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):
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.