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Holland
Eden Index
Climate
7.8
•
Recreation
4.2
•
Community
2.8
•
Safeguard
5.3/10
Holland, Michigan is a picturesque city located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Known for its Dutch heritage and vibrant tulip fields, Holland offers a diverse range of outdoor recreational opportunities.
The city experiences a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm with temperatures averaging around 80°F, while winters can be cold and snowy with temperatures dropping below freezing. Spring and autumn offer mild weather, making them ideal for outdoor activities.
Holland is blessed with an abundance of water resources, with Lake Michigan providing a beautiful backdrop. The Macatawa River flows through the city, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and kayaking. The area is also dotted with numerous parks and nature preserves, including the famous Windmill Island Gardens and the Holland State Park, which boasts stunning sandy beaches and miles of hiking trails.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the expansive dune systems at the nearby Saugatuck Dunes State Park or indulge in water sports like sailing, paddleboarding, and jet skiing. Whether it's enjoying the vibrant tulip festival in spring or hitting the slopes at a nearby ski resort in winter, Holland provides a wealth of outdoor recreational activities for visitors and residents alike.
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): 7.8
Holland receives approximately
926mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Holland has a plant hardyness factor of
6, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder 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
Southeastern Lake Michigan
Area Rivers
Southeastern Lake Michigan
Snowpack Depths
Southeastern Lake Michigan
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Southeastern Lake Michigan
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garey Lake Trail Camp - State Forest | 15 | 860 ft | |||
| Dorner Lake | 8 | 853 ft | |||
| Nichols Lake | 34 | 910 ft | |||
| Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area | 430 | 764 ft | |||
| Highbanks | 9 | 956 ft | |||
| Minnie Pond | 18 | 850 ft | |||
| Gleasons Landing | 14 | 773 ft | |||
| Pines Point | 94 | 717 ft | |||
| Benton Lake | 66 | 840 ft | |||
| White River Campground | 106 | 774 ft | |||
| Blue Lake County Park | 25 | 670 ft | |||
| D. H. Day - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore | 85 | 599 ft | |||
| Condon Lake | 6 | 919 ft | |||
| Van Buren State Park | 220 | 642 ft | |||
| Sawkaw Lake | 9 | 981 ft | |||
| Sand Lake - Manistee | 118 | 906 ft | |||
| Fremont Lake City Park | None | 747 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): 2.8
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.