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Keyes
Eden Index
Climate
9.4
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Recreation
•
Community
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Safeguard
3.7/10
Keyes, Oklahoma is a small town located in Cimarron County in the southwestern part of the state. The town experiences a semi-arid climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Summers are typically hot and dry with temperatures reaching into the upper 90s°F (35-40°C), while winters are generally mild with temperatures in the mid-50s°F (10-15°C). The area receives an average annual rainfall of around 20 inches (51 cm), with most precipitation occurring during late spring and early summer.
Hydrologically, Keyes is situated in the Cimarron River watershed, with the Cimarron River being the primary watercourse in the region. The river serves as a source of water for both agricultural and recreational purposes. The Cimarron River offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Outdoor recreation enthusiasts visiting Keyes can explore the nearby Rita Blanca National Grassland, which spans across Oklahoma and Texas. This expansive grassland offers opportunities for camping, hiking, bird watching, and hunting. Additionally, the area is known for its picturesque sunsets, making it a popular spot for photography enthusiasts. With its diverse outdoor recreation opportunities, Keyes provides visitors and residents alike with ample opportunities to connect with nature and enjoy the great outdoors.
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): 9.4
Keyes receives approximately
441mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 61%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Keyes 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
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Area Rivers
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Snowpack Depths
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Reservoir Storage Capacity
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Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI):
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.
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.