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Logan
Eden Index
Climate
7.2
•
Recreation
3.5
•
Community
0.8
•
Safeguard
4.3/10
Located in Blount County, Alabama, Logan is a small town characterized by its pleasant climate and natural beauty. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Summers in Logan are typically hot, with temperatures often reaching the 90s°F (30s°C), while winters are mild with temperatures ranging from the 40s°F (5-10°C). The area receives ample rainfall throughout the year, contributing to its lush vegetation and thriving hydrology constituents.
Logan is home to numerous streams and creeks that flow through the town, including the Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River. These waterways provide opportunities for various outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The Mulberry Fork is particularly renowned for its challenging rapids, attracting avid whitewater enthusiasts. Additionally, the surrounding forests and natural areas offer excellent opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife observation.
Outdoor recreation enthusiasts in Logan can enjoy the numerous trails and parks within reach, including the nearby Rickwood Caverns State Park, which boasts stunning geological formations and offers camping and cave tours. With its inviting climate, abundant water resources, and diverse outdoor recreational opportunities, Logan, Alabama, provides a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
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): 7.2
Logan receives approximately
1480mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 90%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Logan 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
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Area Rivers
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Snowpack Depths
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Black Warrior - Tombigbee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Mallard City Campground | None | 568 ft | |||
| Rickwood Caverns State Park | 13 | 703 ft | |||
| Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir | None | 103 ft | |||
| Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park | None | 358 ft | |||
| Dubois County Park | 32 | 575 ft | |||
| Six Mile Creek | None | 110 ft | |||
| Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park | 300 | 435 ft | |||
| Hoover RV Park | None | 483 ft | |||
| Blackwater River State Park | None | 28 ft | |||
| Lake Malone State Park | 125 | 572 ft | |||
| Scales Lake Park | 140 | 452 ft | |||
| Roland Cooper State Park | 60 | 85 ft | |||
| Harpeth River Bridge | None | 393 ft | |||
| Clear Creek RV Military - Fort Knox | 10 | 141 ft | |||
| Paul M Grist State Park | 11 | 337 ft | |||
| Lincoln State Park | 270 | 467 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): 0.8
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.