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Keystone-Heights
Eden Index
Climate
7.6
•
Recreation
4.8
•
Community
1.6
•
Safeguard
5.1/10
Keystone Heights, Florida is a small town located in Clay County, approximately 25 miles southwest of Jacksonville. The region has a subtropical climate, characterized by hot and humid summers, mild winters, and abundant rainfall throughout the year. Summers in Keystone Heights are typically long and hot, with temperatures often reaching the high 90s°F. Winters are mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing.
Hydrologically, Keystone Heights is known for its numerous lakes, including Lake Geneva, Lake Brooklyn, and Lake Hutchinson. These lakes provide a scenic backdrop to the town and offer various recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The area is also surrounded by forests and preserves, including Gold Head Branch State Park, which provides hiking trails, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Outdoor enthusiasts in Keystone Heights can enjoy activities like birdwatching, kayaking, and nature walks. The town's proximity to the Ocala National Forest offers additional opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring the rich diversity of flora and fauna. Whether it's enjoying the lakes, exploring the forests, or partaking in outdoor sports, Keystone Heights provides a vibrant setting for nature lovers.
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): 7.6
Keystone-Heights receives approximately
1311mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 89%
and air temperatures averaging around
21°C.
Keystone-Heights has a plant hardyness factor of
9, 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
St. Johns
Area Rivers
St. Johns
Snowpack Depths
St. Johns
Reservoir Storage Capacity
St. Johns
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Griffin State Rec Area | None | 85 ft | |||
| Crooked River - Withlacoochee State Forest | 26 | 72 ft | |||
| Santos Rec Area State Park | 24 | 74 ft | |||
| Cypress Glen - Withlacoochee State Forest | 34 | 72 ft | |||
| Silver Lake - Withlacoochee State Forest | 23 | 78 ft | |||
| Gores Landing County Park | None | 31 ft | |||
| Withlacoochee River Park | 10 | 94 ft | |||
| River Jct - Withlacoochee State Forest | 20 | 67 ft | |||
| Fore Lake | 100 | 82 ft | |||
| Silver River State Park | 59 | 63 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): 1.6
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.