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Highland-Beach
Eden Index
Climate
5.4
•
Recreation
4.5
•
Community
4.5
•
Safeguard
4.8/10
Highland Beach is a small coastal town situated in Palm Beach County, Florida. The town experiences a tropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The area is rich in hydrology constituents with the town being situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Outdoor recreation opportunities include swimming, fishing, boating, and beachcombing. The town's beach is popular with tourists and residents alike. Highland Beach is also home to many parks, including the Hidden Lake Park, which is a popular spot for hiking and birdwatching. Additionally, the town is known for its luxurious resorts and golf courses, which attract many tourists throughout the year.
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): 5.4
Highland-Beach receives approximately
1559mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 82%
and air temperatures averaging around
25°C.
Highland-Beach has a plant hardyness factor of
10, 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
Southern Florida
Area Rivers
Southern Florida
Snowpack Depths
Southern Florida
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Southern Florida
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiet Waters Park | None | 14 ft | |||
| Topeekeegee Yugnee County Park | 60 | 5 ft | |||
| Jonathan Dickinson State Park | None | 25 ft | |||
| Phipps County Park | None | 14 ft | |||
| Easterlin Park | None | 3 ft | |||
| St. Lucie Lock | None | 20 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): 4.5
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.