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Lost-Hills
Eden Index
Climate
8.2
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Recreation
•
Community
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Safeguard
3.3/10
Lost Hills is a small town in California, located in the western part of Kern County. The climate in Lost Hills is characterized as a semi-arid desert climate, with hot and dry summers and mild winters. Summers can see temperatures soaring above 100°F, while winters are generally mild with temperatures in the range of 50-60°F. Precipitation is minimal, with an average annual rainfall of less than 6 inches.
Hydrologically, Lost Hills is situated in the southern Central Valley region and lies within the Tulare Lake Basin. The area is predominantly agricultural, with water resources primarily derived from groundwater. Irrigation in this region is mainly supported by the Westside Irrigation District.
Despite its desert-like climate, Lost Hills offers a range of outdoor recreation opportunities. The nearby Los Padres National Forest provides opportunities for hiking, camping, and fishing. The Kern River, located to the east, offers water-based activities such as rafting and kayaking. Additionally, there are golf courses, parks, and trails within and around the town for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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
Lost-Hills receives approximately
165mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 36%
and air temperatures averaging around
17°C.
Lost-Hills 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
Tulare-Buena Vista Lakes
Area Rivers
Tulare-Buena Vista Lakes
Snowpack Depths
Tulare-Buena Vista Lakes
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Tulare-Buena Vista Lakes
Groundwater Levels
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.
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.