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Hicks
Eden Index
Climate
7.4
•
Recreation
2.5
•
Community
2.0
•
Safeguard
4.3/10
Hicks, Louisiana is a small town located in Vernon Parish. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The hydrology constituents include the Sabine River, which runs along the eastern border of the town, and various creeks and tributaries. Outdoor recreation opportunities include fishing, boating, and hiking in nearby Kisatchie National Forest. The forest offers over 600,000 acres of wilderness to explore with trails ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. The nearby Toledo Bend Reservoir is also a popular destination for fishing and boating. Overall, Hicks offers a great opportunity to experience Louisiana's natural beauty and enjoy outdoor activities.
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
Hicks receives approximately
1476mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 80%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Hicks has a plant hardyness factor of
8, 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
Sabine
Area Rivers
Sabine
Snowpack Depths
Sabine
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Sabine
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enduro Complex | 35 | 269 ft | |||
| Dogwood Complex | 12 | 174 ft | |||
| White Oak Park | 7 | 12 ft | |||
| Hodges Gardens State Park | 30 | 320 ft | |||
| Fullerton Complex | 36 | 307 ft | |||
| Sam Houston Jones State Park | 40 | 18 ft | |||
| Holbrook Parish Park | None | 20 ft | |||
| Lotus Camp | 20 | 215 ft | |||
| Intracoastal Parish Park | 25 | 8 ft | |||
| Kisatchie Bayou Complex | 30 | 167 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): 2.0
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.