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Lake-Wilson
Eden Index
Climate
6.4
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Recreation
•
Community
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Safeguard
2.5/10
Lake Wilson is a small town located in southwestern Minnesota, known for its picturesque landscape and recreational activities. The town experiences a humid continental climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Summers are typically warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters can be harsh, with temperatures dropping to as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Lake Wilson receives an average annual precipitation of around 25 inches, evenly distributed throughout the year.
The town is centered around Lake Wilson, a 341-acre lake that offers various outdoor recreational opportunities. The lake is known for its excellent fishing, particularly for walleye, northern pike, and bass. Boating and kayaking are also popular activities on the lake. Additionally, Lake Wilson has a public beach, perfect for swimming and sunbathing during the summer months. The surrounding area features numerous parks and nature reserves, providing opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife observation. Overall, Lake Wilson provides a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and enjoy nature's beauty.
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): 6.4
Lake-Wilson receives approximately
712mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
7°C.
Lake-Wilson has a plant hardyness factor of
4, 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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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.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipsinah Mounds City Park | 75 | 1,170 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):
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.