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Meddybemps
Eden Index
Climate
7.5
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.0/10
Meddybemps is a small town located in Washington County, Maine, with an approximate population of 150 people. The town experiences a humid continental climate, characterized by cold winters and mild summers. Average temperatures range from 10°F (-12°C) in winter to 70°F (21°C) in summer. Meddybemps receives about 44 inches (112 cm) of precipitation annually, which is spread relatively evenly throughout the year.
The town is well-known for its abundant freshwater resources, with several lakes and ponds in the area. Meddybemps Lake, the largest body of water in the region, covers approximately 2,500 acres (10 km²). This lake, along with other smaller bodies of water, offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and kayaking. The lakes are home to various fish species, including smallmouth bass, pickerel, and yellow perch.
In addition to water-based activities, Meddybemps and its surrounding areas offer extensive opportunities for outdoor recreation. The region has numerous nature trails and hiking paths that allow visitors to explore the beautiful forests and observe the local wildlife. The town also hosts camping sites, picnic areas, and recreational parks, providing a peaceful and scenic environment for visitors to enjoy the outdoors.
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): 7.5
Meddybemps receives approximately
1232mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 79%
and air temperatures averaging around
6°C.
Meddybemps 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
Maine Coastal
Area Rivers
Maine Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Maine Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Maine Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
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.