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Goshen
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
3.0
•
Safeguard
5.0/10
Goshen is a small village located in southwest Ohio with a temperate climate. The area is characterized by warm summers with an average temperature of 80°F and cold winters with temperatures averaging around 30°F. Goshen is located in the Upper East Fork watershed and is home to the East Fork State Park, which offers opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking, camping, boating, and fishing. The East Fork Lake also provides a source of drinking water for the surrounding communities. The village of Goshen has implemented several measures to protect the water quality of the lake, including a stormwater management program and a pollution prevention program for businesses.
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): 8.3
Goshen receives approximately
1116mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Goshen 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
Middle Ohio-Little Miami
Area Rivers
Middle Ohio-Little Miami
Snowpack Depths
Middle Ohio-Little Miami
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Ohio-Little Miami
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renfro Valley Boat Dock | 72 | 928 ft | |||
| Wood Creek Lake Ramp - DFWR | None | 1,032 ft | |||
| Fort Boonesborough State Park | 165 | 621 ft | |||
| Turkey Foot Rec Area | 15 | 920 ft | |||
| S - Tree Rec Area | 20 | 1,453 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): 3.0
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.