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Grenada
Eden Index
Climate
7.5
•
Recreation
4.2
•
Community
1.9
•
Safeguard
5.0/10
Grenada is a city located in Mississippi with a humid subtropical climate. The summers are hot and humid while the winters are mild. The city is situated on the Yalobusha River, which is a tributary of the Mississippi River. The hydrology constituents in the area include sediment, nitrogen, and phosphorus. Grenada Lake, which is a popular recreational spot, was created in the 1950s as a flood control project. It offers a wide range of outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, camping, and hunting. The Hugh White State Park is also located on the shores of the lake, and it offers various recreational opportunities such as golf, tennis, and swimming.
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
Grenada receives approximately
1451mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 87%
and air temperatures averaging around
17°C.
Grenada 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
Yazoo
Area Rivers
Yazoo
Snowpack Depths
Yazoo
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Yazoo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek Water Park | None | 514 ft | |||
| Simpson County Lake | 11 | 427 ft | |||
| Lake Ross Barnett | 22 | 402 ft | |||
| Roosevelt State Park | None | 562 ft | |||
| Okatoma Water Park | None | 396 ft | |||
| Lake Columbia | 12 | 212 ft | |||
| St. Bernard State Park | None | 3 ft | |||
| Walkiah Bluff Water Park | None | 38 ft | |||
| Lake Mike Conner | 20 | 314 ft | |||
| DLo Water Park | None | 312 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): 1.9
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.