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Fort-Peck
Eden Index
Climate
7.0
•
Recreation
3.4
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.0/10
Fort Peck, Montana is a small town situated in the northeastern part of the state. The area has a semi-arid climate with long, cold winters and mild, dry summers. The town is located near the Fort Peck Dam on the Missouri River, which provides hydroelectric power and irrigation for surrounding farms. The dam also creates Fort Peck Lake, a popular destination for outdoor recreation such as boating, fishing, and camping. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Visitors can also enjoy hiking and wildlife watching in nearby Fort Peck Wildlife Refuge.
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): 7.0
Fort-Peck receives approximately
293mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 72%
and air temperatures averaging around
7°C.
Fort-Peck 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
Missouri-Poplar
Area Rivers
Missouri-Poplar
Snowpack Depths
Missouri-Poplar
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Missouri-Poplar
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek FAS | None | 2,293 ft | |||
| Glasgow Base Pond FAS | None | 2,727 ft | |||
| West End - Lake Fort Peck | None | 2,322 ft | |||
| Floodplain- Lake Fort Peck | None | 2,042 ft | |||
| Flat Lake- Lake Fort Peck | None | 2,261 ft | |||
| The Pines - Fort Peck Lake | 30 | 2,285 ft | |||
| Downstream - Fort Peck Lake | 75 | 2,045 ft | |||
| Duck Creek - Lake Fort Peck | None | 2,341 ft |
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.