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Mantorville
Eden Index
Climate
6.3
•
Recreation
•
Community
4.9
•
Safeguard
3.8/10
Mantorville, Minnesota is a small town located in Dodge County. It experiences a humid continental climate, characterized by cold winters and warm summers. Winters are generally snowy, with average temperatures ranging from 10°F to 30°F (-12°C to -1°C), while summers are mild, with temperatures ranging from 70°F to 85°F (21°C to 29°C). The annual precipitation in Mantorville is around 34 inches, with rainfall being evenly distributed throughout the year.
As for hydrology constituents, Mantorville is situated near the headwaters of the Zumbro River, which flows through the town. The river provides opportunities for fishing and boating, with common fish species including smallmouth bass, northern pike, and catfish.
Outdoor recreation opportunities in Mantorville include exploring the nearby parks and trails. The nearby Riverside Park offers picnic areas, playgrounds, and scenic spots along the Zumbro River. The Mantorville Trail, a paved multi-use path, is ideal for walking, biking, and rollerblading. The area also has several golf courses and campgrounds, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. With its pleasant climate, abundant water resources, and recreational offerings, Mantorville is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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): 6.3
Mantorville receives approximately
844mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
7°C.
Mantorville has a plant hardyness factor of
4, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder 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
Upper Mississippi-Black-Root
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Black-Root
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Black-Root
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Black-Root
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.
Camping 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): 4.9
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.