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Hickory-Ridge
Eden Index
Climate
8.0
•
Recreation
2.9
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.2/10
Hickory-Ridge is a small town located in northeastern Arkansas. The climate is generally mild with hot summers and cool winters. The town is situated near the St. Francis River, which is an important hydrology constituent. The river offers opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Additionally, the area is surrounded by forests, which provide ample opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. The town is also home to a number of parks and recreational facilities, including baseball fields, basketball courts, and playgrounds. Overall, Hickory-Ridge is a great destination for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors in a beautiful and peaceful setting.
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): 8.0
Hickory-Ridge receives approximately
1231mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 87%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Hickory-Ridge 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
St. Francis
Area Rivers
St. Francis
Snowpack Depths
St. Francis
Reservoir Storage Capacity
St. Francis
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake End Park | 167 | 4 ft | |||
| Lake End City Park | 74 | 4 ft | |||
| Natchez State Park | None | 236 ft | |||
| Farr Park | 108 | 26 ft | |||
| Rocky Springs - Natchez Trace Pkwy | 22 | 235 ft | |||
| Grand Gulf Military Park | 42 | 238 ft | |||
| Lamar Dixon Expo RV Center | 300 | 11 ft | |||
| Clear Spgs Rec Area | 45 | 317 ft | |||
| Little Sunflower River | None | 107 ft | |||
| Lake Bruin State Park | None | 75 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.