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Lawrenceville
Eden Index
Climate
7.8
•
Recreation
5.7
•
Community
2.9
•
Safeguard
5.8/10
Lawrenceville, Georgia is a city located in Gwinnett County, just northeast of Atlanta. The climate in Lawrenceville is classified as humid subtropical, characterized by hot and humid summers and mild winters. Average high temperatures range from the low 50s in winter to the mid-90s in summer, with occasional snowfall during colder months.
The city is home to various hydrology constituents, including the Alcovy, Yellow, and Apalachee rivers. These waterways offer opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Additionally, there are several parks and trails throughout Lawrenceville, such as Alexander Park and the Lawrenceville Female Seminary Walking Trail, where visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and picnicking.
One notable outdoor recreation opportunity in Lawrenceville is the Tribble Mill Park. This expansive park features a lake, fishing docks, hiking trails, and a disc golf course. Visitors can also rent pedal boats and canoes to explore the lake. With its diverse outdoor offerings and pleasant climate, Lawrenceville provides residents and visitors with ample opportunities 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): 7.8
Lawrenceville receives approximately
1325mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Lawrenceville has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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
Altamaha
Area Rivers
Altamaha
Snowpack Depths
Altamaha
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Altamaha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek - Lake Lanier | None | 1,117 ft | |||
| Andersonville City Campground | 25 | 350 ft | |||
| James Shackleford County Park | None | 904 ft | |||
| Indian Springs State Park | None | 503 ft | |||
| Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area | None | 608 ft | |||
| Georgia Veterans State Park | None | 273 ft | |||
| Stone Mountain Park Campground | 430 | 1,558 ft | |||
| High Falls State Park | None | 600 ft | |||
| Arrowhead County Park | None | 390 ft | |||
| Whitewater Creek County Park | 48 | 293 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): 2.9
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.