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Greenwood-Spring
Eden Index
Climate
7.5
•
Recreation
0.6
•
Community
•
Safeguard
3.2/10
Greenwood-Spring, Mississippi is located in the southeastern region of the state, and has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The area is characterized by a diverse range of hydrology constituents, including the Yazoo River, which provides a great opportunity for outdoor recreational activities like fishing, boating, and kayaking. The city is also home to a number of parks and wildlife areas, such as Leflore County Wildlife Management Area, where visitors can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and hunting. The area is known for its rich history, and visitors can explore the historic downtown district or visit the Museum of the Mississippi Delta to learn about the region's cultural heritage.
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): 7.5
Greenwood-Spring receives approximately
1464mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 85%
and air temperatures averaging around
17°C.
Greenwood-Spring 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
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Area Rivers
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Snowpack Depths
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 0.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dauphin Island City Park | 150 | 6 ft | |||
| Lakeview RV City Park | None | 230 ft | |||
| Bladon Springs State Park | 10 | 193 ft | |||
| Service | 32 | 123 ft | |||
| Sumter Rec Area | None | 128 ft | |||
| Lenoir Landing - Coffeeville Lake | None | 52 ft | |||
| Natchez Trace State Park | 50 | 637 ft | |||
| Cochrane | None | 166 ft | |||
| Citronelle Lakeview RV Park | 24 | 226 ft | |||
| Chickasabogue Park | None | 39 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):
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.