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German-Valley
Eden Index
Climate
7.3
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
0.8
•
Safeguard
4.1/10
German-Valley is a small town located in northern Illinois, with a continental climate featuring warm summers and cold winters. The town is primarily located within the Rock River watershed, which is known for its high water quality and diverse aquatic wildlife. Outdoor recreation opportunities in German-Valley include fishing, boating, and hiking, with several parks and nature preserves located in the surrounding area, such as the Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area, the Plum River Canyon Nature Preserve, and the Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park. The town also hosts several community events throughout the year, such as the German-Valley Days festival and the Christmas Walk, which offer residents and visitors a chance to explore the town's culture and history.
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): 7.3
German-Valley receives approximately
911mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
9°C.
German-Valley 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
Rock
Area Rivers
Rock
Snowpack Depths
Rock
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Rock
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Lake | 71 | 481 ft | |||
| Big Creek Waterpark | None | 254 ft | |||
| Buccaneer State Park | 276 | 5 ft | |||
| Okatoma Water Park | None | 396 ft | |||
| Lake Ross Barnett | 22 | 402 ft | |||
| Lake Mike Conner | 20 | 314 ft | |||
| McLeod Water Park | None | 22 ft | |||
| Roosevelt State Park | None | 562 ft | |||
| Shockaloe Base Camp I | 10 | 578 ft | |||
| Little Black Creek Waterpark | None | 296 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): 0.8
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.