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Lakehead
Eden Index
Climate
8.2
•
Recreation
4.3
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.8/10
Lakehead is a small town located in Shasta County in northern California. The area experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. The region is home to several hydrology constituents, including the Sacramento River, which flows through Lakehead and provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Lakehead include hiking and mountain biking in the nearby Shasta-Trinity National Forest, as well as camping and picnicking at the Shasta Lake Recreation Area. The area is also popular among whitewater rafters and kayakers, with several rapids and waterfalls along the Sacramento River. Overall, Lakehead offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors and residents to enjoy in a beautiful natural setting.
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): 8.2
Lakehead receives approximately
1877mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 61%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Lakehead 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
Upper Sacramento
Area Rivers
Upper Sacramento
Snowpack Depths
Upper Sacramento
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Sacramento
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Salt Creek - Dispersed | None | 1,045 ft | |||
| Castle Lake | 6 | 5,275 ft | |||
| Gregory Creek | 18 | 1,092 ft | |||
| Castle Crags State Park | 64 | 2,070 ft | |||
| Pine Point | 14 | 1,050 ft | |||
| Sims Flat | 19 | 1,692 ft | |||
| Brandy Creek RV | 2 | 1,224 ft | |||
| McCloud Bridge | 17 | 1,144 ft | |||
| Nelson Point | 9 | 1,091 ft | |||
| Lakeshore East | 32 | 1,028 ft | |||
| Bailey Cove | 9 | 1,087 ft | |||
| Shasta (OHV) | 23 | 627 ft | |||
| Antlers | 57 | 1,106 ft | |||
| Greens Creek | 7 | 1,165 ft | |||
| Beehive Point - dispersed | None | 1,083 ft | |||
| Ellery Creek | 19 | 1,018 ft | |||
| Toad Lake | 6 | 6,914 ft | |||
| Jones Valley (Upper) | 8 | 1,094 ft | |||
| Hirz Bay | 58 | 1,114 ft | |||
| Jones Valley (Lower) | 16 | 1,149 ft | |||
| Gumboot Lake | 11 | 6,047 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.