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Girard
Eden Index
Climate
9.3
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
3.2
•
Safeguard
5.5/10
Girard is a small borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania with a humid continental climate. The area receives an average of 38 inches of rainfall per year and experiences hot summers and cold winters. The borough is home to Elk Creek, which flows into Lake Erie and is known for its steelhead trout fishing. The hydrology constituents of the area are dominated by the creek and the Lake Erie watershed. Girard also offers several outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking and biking trails, hunting, and fishing at Elk Creek and Lake Erie. Additionally, the area has several parks, such as Girard Borough Park, which offers playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports fields.
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): 9.3
Girard receives approximately
1125mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 77%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Girard has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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
Eastern Lake Erie
Area Rivers
Eastern Lake Erie
Snowpack Depths
Eastern Lake Erie
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Eastern Lake Erie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown - Pymatuning State Park | 331 | 1,017 ft | |||
| Linesville - Pymatuning State Park | 110 | 1,024 ft | |||
| Backus Conservation Area | 160 | 651 ft | |||
| Tuttle - Pymatuning State Park | 660 | 1,018 ft | |||
| Shenango | None | 934 ft | |||
| Walkingstick Woods - Turkey Point Provincial Park | 106 | 736 ft | |||
| Turtle Dunes - Long Point Provincial Park | 59 | 576 ft | |||
| Firefly/Monarch - Long Point Provincial Park | 124 | 574 ft | |||
| Cottonwood (Old Park) - Long Point Provincial Park | 80 | 575 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): 3.2
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.