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Gale
Eden Index
Climate
8.1
•
Recreation
3.1
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.3/10
Gale, Illinois is a small village located in Jo Daviess County, in the northwest corner of the state. The area has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers. The region is known for its scenic beauty, with rolling hills, forests, and meandering streams. The local hydrology is dominated by the Apple River, which runs through the village and provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The river is also a popular spot for camping and picnicking. Other outdoor recreation opportunities in the area include hiking and biking along the Great River Trail, which runs through Jo Daviess County, and exploring the nearby Mississippi River.
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): 8.1
Gale receives approximately
1217mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
14°C.
Gale 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
Upper Mississippi-Meramec
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Meramec
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Meramec
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Meramec
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Waterpark | None | 254 ft | |||
| Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby | None | 239 ft | |||
| Little Black Creek Waterpark | None | 296 ft | |||
| Paul B Johnson State Park | None | 245 ft | |||
| North Graysport - Grenada Lake | 51 | 279 ft | |||
| Lake Ross Barnett | 22 | 402 ft | |||
| McLeod Water Park | None | 22 ft | |||
| Shockaloe Base Camp I | 10 | 578 ft | |||
| Buccaneer State Park | 276 | 5 ft | |||
| Marathon Lake | 71 | 481 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.