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Harbor
Eden Index
Climate
5.8
•
Recreation
5.7
•
Community
2.4
•
Safeguard
4.9/10
Harbor, Oregon is located on the southern coast of the state, near the border with California. The area experiences a mild, Mediterranean climate with cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The hydrology of the area is dominated by the Chetco River, which flows through the town and empties into the Pacific Ocean. The river provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and rafting. The area is also known for its hiking trails, including the Chetco Divide Trail and the Oregon Coast Trail. Other outdoor recreation opportunities include beachcombing, bird watching, and camping at nearby parks such as Harris Beach State Park and Alfred A. Loeb State Park.
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): 5.8
Harbor receives approximately
2700mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 80%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Harbor has a plant hardyness factor of
9, 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
Southern Oregon Coastal
Area Rivers
Southern Oregon Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Southern Oregon Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Southern Oregon Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Van Devander Co Park | 18 | 33 ft | |||
| Brookings Harbor Beachfront RV Park | None | 24 ft | |||
| Ludlum | 15 | 208 ft | |||
| Florence Keller County Park | 50 | 54 ft | |||
| Miller Bar | 50 | 199 ft | |||
| Harris Beach State Park | None | 138 ft | |||
| Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park | 106 | 238 ft | |||
| Winchuck | 25 | 230 ft | |||
| Alfred A Loeb State Park | None | 175 ft | |||
| Clifford Kamph Co Park | 9 | 33 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): 2.4
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.