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Florissant
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
4.6
•
Community
2.7
•
Safeguard
5.6/10
Florissant is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri. The climate in Florissant is considered to be continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual precipitation is around 42 inches, with most of it occurring in the form of rain during the summer months. Florissant is home to several natural waterways, including the Missouri River and its tributaries, the Mississippi River and the Missouri River. These waterways provide important hydrological constituents and recreational opportunities, such as fishing, boating, and hiking. Additionally, there are several parks and outdoor recreation areas in Florissant, including the Sunset Park and the Eagan Civic Center Park, which offer trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
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): 8.3
Florissant receives approximately
1006mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 82%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Florissant has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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
Lower Missouri
Area Rivers
Lower Missouri
Snowpack Depths
Lower Missouri
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Missouri
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Quin State Park | None | 416 ft | |||
| Fairview Riverside State Park | None | 4 ft | |||
| Bayou Segnette State Park | None | 0 ft | |||
| Lefleurs Bluff State Park | None | 288 ft | |||
| Lake Mary Crawford | 20 | 293 ft | |||
| Lake Lincoln State Park | None | 426 ft | |||
| St. Francois State Park | None | 777 ft | |||
| Bogue Chitto Water Park | None | 276 ft | |||
| Pere Marquette State Park | 80 | 644 ft | |||
| Mississippi Petrified Forest | 15 | 294 ft |
Nearby Fishing
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): 2.7
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.