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Hat-Creek
Eden Index
Climate
9.4
•
Recreation
8.1
•
Community
•
Safeguard
6.6/10
Hat Creek is a small unincorporated community located in Shasta County, California, in the United States. The area has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cold, wet winters. The region is mostly agricultural with a few small towns scattered throughout. The Hat Creek flows through the area, and its tributaries supply water to several local reservoirs. The region is also home to Lassen Volcanic National Park, which offers scenic hiking trails, camping, and fishing opportunities. The area is known for its world-class trout fishing and outdoor recreation, making it a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.
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): 9.4
Hat-Creek receives approximately
648mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 65%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Hat-Creek has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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
Upper Sacramento
Area Rivers
Upper Sacramento
Snowpack Depths
Upper Sacramento
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Sacramento
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 8.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Battle Creek Reservoir | None | 5,593 ft | |||
| Warner Valley - Lassen Volcanic National Park | 18 | 5,679 ft | |||
| Butte Creek | 10 | 5,614 ft | |||
| Benner Creek | 9 | 5,567 ft | |||
| Butte Lake - Lassen Volcanic National Park | 101 | 6,101 ft | |||
| Southwest - Lassen Volcanic National Park | None | 6,716 ft | |||
| Manzanita Lake - Lassen Volcanic National Park | 179 | 5,901 ft | |||
| Summit Lake (north and south) - Lassen Volcanic National Park | 90 | 6,685 ft | |||
| Juniper Lake - Lassen Volcanic National Park | 18 | 6,841 ft | |||
| Crags - Lassen Volcanic National Park | 45 | 5,614 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.