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Kaw-City
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
2.6
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.2/10
Kaw City is a small town located in northern Oklahoma, situated on the eastern shore of Kaw Lake. The town experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Summers are typically hot and humid, with average temperatures reaching the upper 80s to low 90s Fahrenheit, while winters are mild with average temperatures in the 40s Fahrenheit. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year.
As for hydrology constituents, Kaw Lake provides a significant water source for the town and the surrounding area. The lake offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water sports, with popular fish species including crappie, white bass, and catfish.
Outdoor recreation opportunities in Kaw City are abundant. Visitors can explore Kaw Lake and its surrounding areas by hiking, camping, and picnicking in the nearby parks. The Great Salt Plains State Park is also a short drive away, where visitors can enjoy activities like saltwater fishing, bird watching, and digging for selenite crystals. Overall, Kaw City offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational 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): 8.3
Kaw-City receives approximately
964mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Kaw-City 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
Arkansas - Keystone
Area Rivers
Arkansas - Keystone
Snowpack Depths
Arkansas - Keystone
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Arkansas - Keystone
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage Cove - Kaw Lake | None | 1,123 ft | |||
| Sarge Creek - Kaw Lake | None | 1,052 ft | |||
| Pawnee Lake | 5 | 879 ft | |||
| Bell Cow Lake and Equestrian | 60 | 928 ft | |||
| Jim Thorpe Park | None | 912 ft | |||
| McFadden Cove - Kaw Lake | None | 1,025 ft | |||
| Prague City Lake | None | 910 ft | |||
| Shawnee Twin Lakes | None | 1,101 ft | |||
| Meeker Lake | None | 923 ft | |||
| Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center | 300 | 1,083 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.