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Hall
Eden Index
Climate
6.3
•
Recreation
1.7
•
Community
•
Safeguard
3.1/10
Hall is a small town located in western Montana, characterized by a continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. The area is rich in hydrology constituents, including rivers, creeks, and lakes, making it a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. The Clark Fork River flows through the town, providing excellent opportunities for fly fishing and rafting. The nearby Garnet Range offers hiking, camping, and hunting opportunities, while the Hall Mountain Lookout Trail provides spectacular views of the surrounding area. Additionally, the town hosts the annual Hall Stampede Rodeo, a popular event that draws visitors from across the region. Overall, Hall offers a unique combination of natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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): 6.3
Hall receives approximately
368mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 77%
and air temperatures averaging around
5°C.
Hall has a plant hardyness factor of
4, 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
Pend Oreille
Area Rivers
Pend Oreille
Snowpack Depths
Pend Oreille
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Pend Oreille
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill | 15 | 6,139 ft | |||
| Harpers Lake FAS | 14 | 3,846 ft | |||
| Medicine Tree FAS | None | 3,673 ft | |||
| Drummond City Park | None | 3,955 ft | |||
| Cable Mountain | 11 | 6,606 ft | |||
| Flint Creek | 16 | 5,563 ft | |||
| River Junction FAS | 6 | 4,031 ft | |||
| Russell Gates Memorial FAS | 11 | 3,869 ft | |||
| Piney | 48 | 6,540 ft | |||
| Philipsburg Bay | 69 | 6,401 ft | |||
| Ninemile Prairie FAS | 3 | 3,645 ft | |||
| Harry Morgan FAS | None | 4,074 ft | |||
| Garnet Ghost Town Dispersed | None | 5,970 ft | |||
| Monture Creek FAS | 5 | 3,961 ft | |||
| Seymour Creek | 17 | 6,806 ft | |||
| Stuart Mill Bay FAS | 15 | 6,393 ft | |||
| Clearwater Crossing | 6 | 3,824 ft | |||
| Warm Springs | 6 | 6,328 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.