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Galena-Park
Eden Index
Climate
7.2
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
1.6
•
Safeguard
4.3/10
Galena Park, Texas is a small city located in Harris County, southeast of Houston. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The area is prone to flooding due to its location near the Gulf of Mexico and the Houston Ship Channel. The hydrology constituents of the area include the San Jacinto River and the Buffalo Bayou, which can be prone to pollution from nearby industry. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Galena Park include the Galena Park Pool and Park, which features a pool with water slides and a playground. Additionally, the nearby Sheldon Lake State Park offers fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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
Galena-Park receives approximately
1321mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 89%
and air temperatures averaging around
21°C.
Galena-Park has a plant hardyness factor of
9, 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
San Jacinto
Area Rivers
San Jacinto
Snowpack Depths
San Jacinto
Reservoir Storage Capacity
San Jacinto
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Houston Wilderness Park | None | 102 ft | |||
| Lake Jacksonville Campground | 17 | 427 ft | |||
| Wolf Creek Park - Lake Livingston | 100 | 195 ft | |||
| Camp Mohawk County Park | None | 23 ft | |||
| Mission Tejas State Park | 15 | 440 ft | |||
| Double Lake | 74 | 301 ft | |||
| Ratcliff Lake | 72 | 383 ft | |||
| Green Caye County RV Park | None | 13 ft | |||
| Rusk - Palestine Park | 71 | 447 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): 1.6
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.