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Grand-Prairie
Eden Index
Climate
9.7
•
Recreation
4.2
•
Community
1.8
•
Safeguard
5.8/10
Grand Prairie, Texas lies in the northeastern part of the state and has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Its location near the Trinity River also means that hydrology constituents such as water quality and flood control are important factors. The city offers various outdoor recreation opportunities including the Lone Star Park horse racing track, Joe Pool Lake for boating and fishing, and the Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum for family-friendly fun. Grand Prairie also boasts a number of parks and trails for hiking, biking, and picnicking, including the popular Loyd Park on the lake.
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): 9.7
Grand-Prairie receives approximately
928mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 78%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Grand-Prairie 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
Upper Trinity
Area Rivers
Upper Trinity
Snowpack Depths
Upper Trinity
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Trinity
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texoma Marina | None | 651 ft | |||
| Buncombe Creek - Lake Texoma | None | 659 ft | |||
| Falls on the Brazos Park | 15 | 335 ft | |||
| Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park | 163 | 685 ft | |||
| Brier Creek - Lake Texoma | None | 656 ft | |||
| Juniper Point - Lake Texoma | None | 655 ft | |||
| Cedar Bayou Marina - Lake Texoma | None | 647 ft | |||
| Isle du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park | 182 | 685 ft | |||
| Walnut Creek Resort | 25 | 650 ft | |||
| Little Elm Park | None | 547 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): 1.8
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.