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Hacienda-Heights
Eden Index
Climate
9.2
•
Recreation
4.8
•
Community
3.1
•
Safeguard
6.1/10
Hacienda Heights, located in Los Angeles County, California, has a Mediterranean-type climate with hot summers and mild winters. The area receives an average of 16 inches of rain per year, with the majority falling between November and February. The hydrology constituents of the area include the San Gabriel River and its tributaries, which provide a source of water for the community.
Outdoor recreation opportunities in Hacienda Heights include the Hacienda Hills Trail, which offers scenic views of the San Gabriel Valley and is popular for hiking and mountain biking. The Schabarum Regional Park offers a variety of recreational activities, including picnicking, horseback riding, and hiking. The Puente Hills Preserve is another popular outdoor destination, offering over 30 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
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): 9.2
Hacienda-Heights receives approximately
393mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 58%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Hacienda-Heights has a plant hardyness factor of
10, 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
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Area Rivers
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamitos Army Military | None | 25 ft | |||
| Crystal Cove State Park - Moro Campground | 57 | 126 ft | |||
| Gould Mesa | 7 | 1,418 ft | |||
| Seabreeze at Seal Beach Military | None | 15 ft | |||
| Bolsa Chica State Beach | 57 | 12 ft | |||
| Bohelli Regional Park | None | 1,107 ft | |||
| Sunset Vista RV Park | None | 19 ft | |||
| Glenn Camp | 8 | 2,095 ft | |||
| Chino Hills - State Park | 20 | 480 ft | |||
| Millard | 5 | 1,980 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): 3.1
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.