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Gales-Creek
Eden Index
Climate
7.1
•
Recreation
3.5
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.0/10
Gales Creek is a small town located in Washington County, Oregon. The climate in Gales Creek is classified as mild with warm summers and cool winters. The area receives an average of 50 inches of precipitation annually, which contributes to the hydrology constituents of the area, including Gales Creek and its tributaries. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Gales Creek include hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting in the nearby Tillamook State Forest. The Gales Creek Trailhead provides access to several hiking trails, including the 6.2-mile Gales Creek Trail, which follows the creek through a lush forested area. The Tillamook State Forest also offers camping areas, with opportunities for fishing and hunting in designated areas.
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): 7.1
Gales-Creek receives approximately
1528mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 82%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Gales-Creek 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
Willamette
Area Rivers
Willamette
Snowpack Depths
Willamette
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Willamette
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Wilkerson | None | 1,290 ft | |||
| Scaponia County Park | 10 | 798 ft | |||
| Anderson City Park | 19 | 616 ft | |||
| L. L. Stub Stewart State Park | 100 | 749 ft | |||
| Big Eddy County Park | None | 575 ft | |||
| Gales Creek | 21 | 891 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.