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Kimberling-City
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
5.7
•
Community
•
Safeguard
5.3/10
Kimberling City is a small town located in Stone County, Missouri. It experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot and humid summers and mild winters. Summers are usually long and wet, with temperatures averaging around 90°F (32°C), while winter temperatures range from 30°F (-1°C) to 50°F (10°C). The area receives an average annual precipitation of around 45 inches, with rainfall occurring throughout the year.
Situated on the shores of Table Rock Lake, Kimberling City offers various outdoor recreation opportunities. The lake is known for its clear blue waters, making it ideal for swimming, fishing, boating, and water sports. Anglers can find a variety of fish species in the lake, including bass, crappie, and catfish. The lake's surrounding forests provide ample hiking trails, scenic picnic spots, and opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.
Additionally, the nearby Mark Twain National Forest offers even more outdoor activities such as camping, hunting, and horseback riding. The beautiful Ozark Mountains in the region also attract visitors for hiking, rock climbing, and exploring caves. Overall, Kimberling City provides a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature and engage in 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
Kimberling-City receives approximately
1120mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
14°C.
Kimberling-City 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
Upper White
Area Rivers
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Snowpack Depths
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Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper White
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teague Lake Primitive | None | 199 ft | |||
| Point Cedar - De Gray Lake | 62 | 417 ft | |||
| Fair City RV Park | 100 | 317 ft | |||
| Alpine Ridge - De Gray Lake | 49 | 473 ft | |||
| Crystal Springs - Lake Ouachita | 74 | 623 ft | |||
| Twin Creek - Lake Ouachita | 15 | 590 ft | |||
| Charlton | 58 | 725 ft | |||
| Denby Point - Lake Ouachita | 67 | 655 ft | |||
| Shouse Ford - De Gray Lake | 99 | 401 ft | |||
| Crystal | 9 | 972 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.