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Garden-Ridge
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
2.2
•
Community
4.3
•
Safeguard
5.0/10
Garden Ridge is a small city in Comal County, Texas, with a population of approximately 4,000 residents. The climate of Garden Ridge is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The city is located in the recharge zone of the Edwards Aquifer, which provides drinking water to the surrounding communities. The water quality is monitored regularly, and residents are encouraged to conserve water. Garden Ridge offers numerous outdoor recreation activities, such as hiking, biking, and golfing. The city is home to several parks and green spaces, including Paul Davis Park and Crescent Bend Nature Park, which offer visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty of the area. Additionally, the city is just a short drive from other popular outdoor destinations, such as Guadalupe River State Park and Natural Bridge Caverns.
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): 7.9
Garden-Ridge receives approximately
853mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 90%
and air temperatures averaging around
20°C.
Garden-Ridge 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
Guadalupe
Area Rivers
Guadalupe
Snowpack Depths
Guadalupe
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Guadalupe
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Falls State Park | 69 | 1,056 ft | |||
| Braunig Lake Park | None | 514 ft | |||
| Black Rock Park | 36 | 1,034 ft | |||
| Calliham - Choke Canyon State Park | 40 | 243 ft | |||
| Muleshoe Bend - Lake Travis | None | 809 ft | |||
| Potters Creek - Canyon Lake | 120 | 995 ft | |||
| Tips Park - Three Rivers | 20 | 152 ft | |||
| Cedar Point Rec Area | None | 1,016 ft | |||
| Shaffer Bend - Lake Travis | None | 695 ft | |||
| Canyon - Canyon Lake | 150 | 980 ft | |||
| Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park | 33 | 1,103 ft | |||
| Cranes Mill Park - Canyon Lake | 45 | 950 ft | |||
| Blanco State Park | 35 | 1,319 ft | |||
| Grelle - Lake Travis | None | 715 ft | |||
| Turkey Bend - Lake Travis | None | 720 ft | |||
| Inks Lake State Park | 197 | 920 ft | |||
| Colorado Bend State Park | 35 | 1,284 ft | |||
| Calaveras Lake Park Dispersed | None | 526 ft | |||
| North Park - Canyon Lake | 20 | 998 ft | |||
| Canyon Lake Military - Randolph AFB | None | 944 ft | |||
| Camp Creek - Lake Travis | None | 698 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): 4.3
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.