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Foxworth
Eden Index
Climate
7.2
•
Recreation
0.3
•
Community
1.2
•
Safeguard
3.3/10
Foxworth, Mississippi is a small town located in Marion County with a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are mild with occasional cold snaps. The town is situated near the Pearl River and has a wetland ecosystem, providing a habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. Hydrology constituents include the Pearl River Basin, which is a major source of water for the region. Outdoor recreation opportunities include fishing, hunting, and boating in the Pearl River, as well as hiking and birdwatching in the surrounding forests and wetlands. The town also hosts the annual Foxworth Frontier Festival, featuring live music, a parade, and other family-friendly activities.
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): 7.2
Foxworth receives approximately
1570mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 85%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Foxworth 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
Pearl
Area Rivers
Pearl
Snowpack Depths
Pearl
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Pearl
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 0.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontainebleau State Park | None | 18 ft | |||
| St. Bernard State Park | None | 3 ft | |||
| Timberlake - Ross Barnett Reservoir | 289 | 331 ft | |||
| Lake Columbia | 12 | 212 ft | |||
| New Orleans Reserve Military | None | 0 ft | |||
| Simpson County Lake | 11 | 427 ft | |||
| DLo Water Park | None | 312 ft | |||
| Atwood Water Park | None | 218 ft | |||
| Dry Creek Water Park | None | 514 ft | |||
| Walkiah Bluff Water Park | None | 38 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): 1.2
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.