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Fulton
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
4.9
•
Community
•
Safeguard
5.0/10
Fulton, Kansas is a small town located in Bourbon County. The climate is generally mild with hot summers and cool winters. The area is prone to occasional flooding due to its proximity to the Marmaton River. The hydrology constituents in the area include the Marmaton River, Drywood Creek, and Little Osage River. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Fulton include camping, fishing, and hunting. The local lake, Lake Fort Scott, offers boating and water sports, while Gun Park provides a range of activities such as hiking, picnicking, and horseback riding. The area is also known for its stunning fall foliage, making it a popular spot for leaf-peeping.
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): 8.3
Fulton receives approximately
1086mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
14°C.
Fulton has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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
Osage
Area Rivers
Osage
Snowpack Depths
Osage
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Osage
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernice State Park | None | 754 ft | |||
| Honey Creek State Park | None | 812 ft | |||
| Standing Rock - Tenkiller Ferry Lake | None | 700 ft | |||
| Adair State Park | None | 1,100 ft | |||
| Brushy Lake State Park | None | 700 ft | |||
| Elk Creek Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake | None | 687 ft | |||
| Cherokee Landing State Park | None | 663 ft | |||
| Carters Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake | None | 641 ft | |||
| Lake Miola City Park | 35 | 910 ft | |||
| Natural Falls State Park | None | 1,079 ft |
Nearby Fishing
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.