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Garland
Eden Index
Climate
9.5
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.8/10
Garland, Nebraska is a small town located in Seward County. The climate in Garland is typical of the Great Plains region with hot summers and cold winters. The area receives an average of 30 inches of precipitation per year with most of it occurring during the growing season. The hydrology constituents of the area include the Big Blue River and Plum Creek. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Garland include fishing, camping, and hiking at the nearby Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area. The area is also popular for hunting and bird-watching with opportunities to see pheasants, quail, and wild turkeys.
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): 9.5
Garland receives approximately
732mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 78%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Garland has a plant hardyness factor of
5, 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
Lower Platte
Area Rivers
Lower Platte
Snowpack Depths
Lower Platte
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Platte
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Station State Rec Area | 35 | 1,339 ft | |||
| Riverside Park - Beatrice | 10 | 1,249 ft | |||
| Huntress City Park | None | 1,202 ft | |||
| Diller City Park | 7 | 1,355 ft | |||
| Washington City Park | 20 | 1,298 ft | |||
| Leisure Lake WMA | None | 1,358 ft | |||
| Timber Creek - Milford Lake | 45 | 1,152 ft | |||
| Clay County Park | 240 | 1,160 ft |
Nearby Ski Areas
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.