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Gladwin
Eden Index
Climate
6.7
•
Recreation
4.8
•
Community
0.7
•
Safeguard
4.5/10
Gladwin is a small city located in Northern Michigan, with a humid continental climate characterized by four distinct seasons. Summers tend to be warm and humid, with average temperatures in the mid-70s, while winters are cold with temperatures typically hovering around freezing. Gladwin is home to several lakes and rivers, including the Cedar and Tittabawassee Rivers, which are popular for fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor activities. The area is also known for its abundance of forests, making it a popular destination for hiking, camping, and hunting. Hydrologically, the area is part of the Saginaw Bay Watershed and is known for its sandy soils and high water table.
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): 6.7
Gladwin receives approximately
819mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Gladwin 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
Saginaw
Area Rivers
Saginaw
Snowpack Depths
Saginaw
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Saginaw
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hudson State Rec Area | 50 | 860 ft | |||
| Cheboygan State Park | 75 | 590 ft | |||
| Twin Lakes - State Forest | 12 | 759 ft | |||
| Burt Lake State Park | 300 | 610 ft | |||
| Black Lake Trail Camp - Mackinaw State Forest | 50 | 696 ft | |||
| Kinross RV Park West | 52 | 795 ft | |||
| Aloha State Park | 285 | 602 ft | |||
| Stoney Creek Trail Camp - State Forest | 10 | 767 ft | |||
| Munuscong River - State Forest | 50 | 596 ft | |||
| Kinross RV Park East | 64 | 781 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): 0.7
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.