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Maywood
Eden Index
Climate
7.4
•
Recreation
0.6
•
Community
2.0
•
Safeguard
3.7/10
Maywood is a small village located in Frontier County, Nebraska, with a population of around 300 residents. The village experiences a typical Great Plains climate characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Summers are warm with temperatures often reaching the 90s (°F), while winters can drop well below freezing. Maywood receives around 20 inches of precipitation annually, with snowfall occurring during the winter months.
Hydrology constituents in Maywood are influenced by the nearby Republican River. The river serves as a vital water source for the region, providing opportunities for fishing and boating. The area also boasts numerous creeks and ponds that offer additional aquatic recreational activities such as swimming and kayaking.
Maywood's rural surroundings provide ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The nearby Medicine Creek State Recreation Area offers opportunities for camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Visitors can enjoy boating and fishing in the park's reservoir. Hunting is also popular in the area, with a variety of game species available. Additionally, the local landscape presents opportunities for birdwatching, photography, and nature walks, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the region's natural beauty.
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): 7.4
Maywood receives approximately
533mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 80%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Maywood has a plant hardyness factor of
5, 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
Republican
Area Rivers
Republican
Snowpack Depths
Republican
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Republican
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 0.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleton Village Park | None | 2,896 ft | |||
| Red Willow Reservoir State Rec Area | 200 | 2,620 ft | |||
| Sappa Park | 5 | 2,528 ft | |||
| Karrer Park | 14 | 2,483 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): 2.0
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.