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Hastings
Eden Index
Climate
7.4
•
Recreation
4.5
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.5/10
Hastings is a small town located in St. Johns County, Florida. The climate is typical of the subtropical region with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The hydrology constituents of the area are mainly made up of the St. Johns River, which is the longest river in Florida, and numerous springs and creeks. The town offers many outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking and biking trails, fishing, and boating on the St. Johns River. The nearby Pellicer Creek Aquatic Preserve offers opportunities for kayaking and wildlife viewing. Hastings is surrounded by several state parks, including the Faver-Dykes State Park and the Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, which are popular destinations for camping, hiking, and picnicking.
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): 7.4
Hastings receives approximately
1334mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 89%
and air temperatures averaging around
21°C.
Hastings 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
St. Johns
Area Rivers
St. Johns
Snowpack Depths
St. Johns
Reservoir Storage Capacity
St. Johns
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hontoon Island State Park | None | 0 ft | |||
| Clarcona Horse Park | None | 85 ft | |||
| Kelly | None | 71 ft | |||
| Turkey Lake City Park | None | 122 ft | |||
| Trimble County Park | 15 | 65 ft | |||
| Clearwater Lake | 62 | 81 ft | |||
| Magnolia County Park | 96 | 81 ft | |||
| Blue Spring State Park | None | 69 ft | |||
| Lake Monroe | None | 14 ft | |||
| Wekiwa Springs State Park | None | 78 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):
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.