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Medinah
Eden Index
Climate
7.5
•
Recreation
4.6
•
Community
4.6
•
Safeguard
5.8/10
Medinah, Illinois is a suburban village located in DuPage County, approximately 30 miles west of downtown Chicago. The climate in Medinah is classified as a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Summers are warm and humid, with temperatures averaging in the mid-80s°F (29-30°C), while winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures averaging in the low 30s°F (0-1°C). Medinah experiences moderate precipitation throughout the year, with snowfall being common during winter months.
Medinah is home to a few hydrology constituents, including the Medinah Lakes and Lake Kadijah. These lakes provide opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities.
Outdoor recreation opportunities in Medinah are abundant. The village is surrounded by beautiful parks, including Medinah Park District's Thorndale Park and the Medinah Country Club. These parks offer facilities for various activities, such as picnicking, walking, jogging, and playing sports. Medinah is also situated near the Busse Woods Forest Preserve, which features hiking and biking trails, fishing spots, and a large lake for boating and canoeing.
Overall, Medinah, Illinois offers a pleasant climate, a few hydrology constituents, and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities that cater to individuals who enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
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
Medinah receives approximately
935mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Medinah 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
Upper Illinois
Area Rivers
Upper Illinois
Snowpack Depths
Upper Illinois
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Illinois
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mousetail Landing State Park | 24 | 429 ft | |||
| Piney - LBL | 300 | 385 ft | |||
| Gatlin Point | 30 | 433 ft | |||
| Gatlin Point - LBL | 19 | 453 ft | |||
| Boswell Landing | 34 | 406 ft | |||
| Natchez Trace State Park | 50 | 637 ft | |||
| Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park | 53 | 437 ft | |||
| Bumpus Mills - Lake Barkley | None | 520 ft | |||
| Beech Bend | None | 373 ft | |||
| Paris Landing State Park | 63 | 392 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): 4.6
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.