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Lovingston
Eden Index
Climate
9.5
•
Recreation
6.3
•
Community
1.9
•
Safeguard
6.5/10
Lovingston is a small town located in Nelson County, Virginia. It experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot and humid summers and mild winters. Average high temperatures range from the upper 80s°F (30°C) in summer to the low 50s°F (10°C) in winter, while average lows range from the low 70s°F (20°C) in summer to the upper 20s°F (-2°C) in winter.
The town is located in the James River watershed, with the Rockfish River flowing nearby. This provides opportunities for various water-related activities such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The region is known for its rich hydrology constituents, with numerous creeks, streams, and waterfalls dotting the landscape.
Outdoor recreation enthusiasts can explore the vast natural beauty of Lovingston and its surroundings. The Blue Ridge Mountains offer scenic hiking trails, including the Appalachian Trail, while the nearby Shenandoah National Park provides opportunities for camping, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. The area also boasts wineries, orchards, and golf courses, ensuring a diverse range of outdoor activities for visitors and residents 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): 9.5
Lovingston receives approximately
1240mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 79%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Lovingston 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
James
Area Rivers
James
Snowpack Depths
James
Reservoir Storage Capacity
James
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 6.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherando Lake | 67 | 1,972 ft | |||
| James River State Park | None | 592 ft |
Nearby Fishing
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): 1.9
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.