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Fort-Walton-Beac
Eden Index
Climate
6.8
•
Recreation
5.9
•
Community
2.9
•
Safeguard
5.5/10
Fort Walton Beach is a coastal city located in northwestern Florida. The city experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The area is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay, which provide diverse hydrology constituents such as flora and fauna. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the area include fishing, boating, water sports, golfing, and visiting local parks and beaches. Henderson Beach State Park and Okaloosa Island are popular destinations, offering opportunities for camping, hiking, and swimming. The city is also home to the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, where visitors can interact with dolphins, sea lions, and other marine life.
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): 6.8
Fort-Walton-Beac receives approximately
1724mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 85%
and air temperatures averaging around
20°C.
Fort-Walton-Beac 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
Florida Panhandle Coastal
Area Rivers
Florida Panhandle Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Florida Panhandle Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Florida Panhandle Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eglin AFB Military | None | 17 ft | |||
| Mid Bay Shores Military | None | 15 ft | |||
| Henderson Beach State Park | None | 18 ft | |||
| Karick Lake Lower - Blackwater River State Forest | None | 159 ft | |||
| Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park | None | 29 ft | |||
| Hurlburt Field Military | None | 13 ft | |||
| Karick Lake Upper - Blackwater River State Forest | None | 154 ft | |||
| Rocky Bayou State Park | None | 29 ft | |||
| Destin Army Infantry Center Military | 46 | 12 ft | |||
| Open Pond Recreation Area | 96 | 231 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): 2.9
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.