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Gilbertown
Eden Index
Climate
7.3
•
Recreation
3.3
•
Community
1.2
•
Safeguard
4.4/10
Gilbertown, Alabama is a small town located in Choctaw County. The climate is classified as humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters. The area receives an average of 57 inches of rainfall annually. The Bigbee River and its tributaries are the major sources of water in the area. Hydrology constituents in the region include nutrients, sediment, and other pollutants that can impact water quality. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Gilbertown include hunting, fishing, and hiking in the nearby Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge features over 4,000 acres of forest, wetlands, and waterways that are home to a variety of wildlife species.
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
Gilbertown receives approximately
1427mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 90%
and air temperatures averaging around
18°C.
Gilbertown 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
Mobile Bay- Tombigbee
Area Rivers
Mobile Bay- Tombigbee
Snowpack Depths
Mobile Bay- Tombigbee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Mobile Bay- Tombigbee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchez Trace State Park | 50 | 637 ft | |||
| Citronelle Lakeview RV Park | 24 | 226 ft | |||
| Lenoir Landing - Coffeeville Lake | None | 52 ft | |||
| Lakeview RV City Park | None | 230 ft | |||
| Chickasabogue Park | None | 39 ft | |||
| Dauphin Island City Park | 150 | 6 ft | |||
| Cochrane | None | 166 ft | |||
| Service | 32 | 123 ft | |||
| Sumter Rec Area | None | 128 ft | |||
| Bladon Springs State Park | 10 | 193 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): 1.2
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.