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Flowery-Branch
Eden Index
Climate
7.7
•
Recreation
7.1
•
Community
3.4
•
Safeguard
6.4/10
Flowery Branch is a small city located in Hall County, Georgia, with a population of approximately 8,000 people. The climate in Flowery Branch is characterized by hot summers and mild winters, with temperatures ranging from the mid-80s in the summer to the mid-40s in the winter. The city is situated near the shores of Lake Lanier, which provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and water sports. The Lake Lanier Olympic Park, located in Flowery Branch, hosted the 1996 Olympic Games and offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities, including hiking, biking, and kayaking. The hydrology constituents of Flowery Branch include the Chattahoochee River, which flows through the city and provides a source of drinking water for many residents.
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): 7.7
Flowery-Branch receives approximately
1361mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Flowery-Branch 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
Apalachicola
Area Rivers
Apalachicola
Snowpack Depths
Apalachicola
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Apalachicola
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 7.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead County Park | None | 390 ft | |||
| Whitewater Creek County Park | 48 | 293 ft | |||
| Dames Ferry County Park | None | 424 ft | |||
| Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area | None | 608 ft | |||
| Indian Springs State Park | None | 503 ft | |||
| Andersonville City Campground | 25 | 350 ft | |||
| James Shackleford County Park | None | 904 ft | |||
| Fort Yargo State Park | None | 914 ft | |||
| Claystone County Park | None | 410 ft | |||
| High Falls State Park | None | 600 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): 3.4
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.