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Fort-Polk
Eden Index
Climate
7.4
•
Recreation
2.5
•
Community
1.3
•
Safeguard
4.1/10
Fort Polk is located in west-central Louisiana and has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The hydrology constituents of the area include the Sabine River, which flows through the fort, and numerous creeks and wetlands. The fort is also home to several lakes, including Vernon Lake and North Fort Polk Pond. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the area include hiking, fishing, hunting, and camping. The fort offers several recreational facilities, including a golf course, swimming pools, and fitness centers, as well as a variety of outdoor activities such as paintball, archery, and skeet shooting.
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): 7.4
Fort-Polk receives approximately
1506mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 80%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Fort-Polk 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
Sabine
Area Rivers
Sabine
Snowpack Depths
Sabine
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Sabine
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Parish Park | None | 20 ft | |||
| White Oak Park | 7 | 12 ft | |||
| Hodges Gardens State Park | 30 | 320 ft | |||
| Enduro Complex | 35 | 269 ft | |||
| Intracoastal Parish Park | 25 | 8 ft | |||
| Fullerton Complex | 36 | 307 ft | |||
| Dogwood Complex | 12 | 174 ft | |||
| Lotus Camp | 20 | 215 ft | |||
| Kisatchie Bayou Complex | 30 | 167 ft | |||
| Sam Houston Jones State Park | 40 | 18 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): 1.3
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.