-
Snoflo Premium
Get unlimited access to all our content
With no Ad interruptions! - Start Your Free Trial Login with existing account
Hartville
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
2.6
•
Safeguard
4.8/10
Hartville, Ohio is a small town located in Stark County, and it experiences a humid continental climate. The summers are hot and humid, while the winters are cold and snowy. The Tuscarawas River is the main hydrological feature in Hartville, which also has a few smaller streams and wetlands. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Hartville include the Maize Valley Winery and Market, where visitors can enjoy wine tastings, live music, and a farm market. Lake O'Springs is another popular destination for fishing, swimming, and boating. The Hartville Marketplace and Flea Market is a great place to shop for locally-made goods, antiques, and collectibles. The town also has several parks and nature preserves, such as Quail Hollow State Park and the Congleton Preserve, which offer hiking and wildlife viewing 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): 7.9
Hartville receives approximately
1020mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Hartville has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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
Muskingum
Area Rivers
Muskingum
Snowpack Depths
Muskingum
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Muskingum
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Springs - Stow | 27 | 1,094 ft | |||
| Petersburg Boat Landing | None | 982 ft | |||
| Punderson State Park | 200 | 1,188 ft | |||
| Perry Township Park | None | 615 ft | |||
| West Branch State Park | 200 | 1,011 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): 2.6
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.