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Glen-Rose
Eden Index
Climate
9.8
•
Recreation
2.7
•
Community
2.4
•
Safeguard
5.5/10
Glen Rose, Texas is a small town located in Somervell County. The city experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The area is also known for its limestone formations and natural springs, contributing to its hydrology constituents. The Paluxy River runs through Glen Rose, offering opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and swimming. The town is also home to Dinosaur Valley State Park, where visitors can hike trails and view dinosaur tracks in the riverbed. Other outdoor recreation options include camping, birdwatching, and exploring nearby Lake Granbury. Overall, Glen Rose offers a variety of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts to enjoy.
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): 9.8
Glen-Rose receives approximately
855mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 74%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Glen-Rose has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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
Middle Brazos-Bosque
Area Rivers
Middle Brazos-Bosque
Snowpack Depths
Middle Brazos-Bosque
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Brazos-Bosque
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fort Hood RV Military | None | 987 ft | |||
| Meridian State Park | 15 | 1,010 ft | |||
| Union Grove - Stillhouse Hollow Lake | 35 | 660 ft | |||
| Berry Springs Park and Preserve | None | 673 ft | |||
| Dana Peak - Stillhouse Hollow Lake | 25 | 622 ft | |||
| Faunt Leroy City Park | 11 | 750 ft | |||
| Dinosaur Valley State Park | 46 | 710 ft | |||
| Jim Hogg - Lake Georgetown | None | 880 ft | |||
| Cedar Breaks - Lake Georgetown | None | 841 ft | |||
| Russell Park - Georgetown Lake | 21 | 898 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): 2.4
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.