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Melvindale
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
3.5
•
Community
1.9
•
Safeguard
4.9/10
Melvindale, Michigan is a small suburban city located in Wayne County, just south of Detroit. It has a humid continental climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from around 20°F (-6°C) in winter to 80°F (27°C) in summer. The area experiences moderate precipitation throughout the year, with snowfall in winter.
Hydrologically, Melvindale is situated in the Great Lakes Basin, with the nearby Detroit River serving as an important waterway. The city does not have any major rivers or lakes within its boundaries but is surrounded by several larger bodies of water, such as the Detroit River and Lake Erie.
While Melvindale is primarily a residential community, it offers a few outdoor recreational opportunities. Residents and visitors can explore the nearby parks and green spaces, such as the 50-acre Oakwood Park, which features picnic areas, sports fields, and walking trails. Additionally, the Detroit Riverwalk, located a short distance away, provides scenic views, walking paths, and opportunities for fishing and boating.
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): 7.9
Melvindale receives approximately
863mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 80%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Melvindale has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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
St. Clair-Detroit
Area Rivers
St. Clair-Detroit
Snowpack Depths
St. Clair-Detroit
Reservoir Storage Capacity
St. Clair-Detroit
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling State Park | 250 | 579 ft | |||
| Metamora - Hadley Rec Area | 215 | 934 ft | |||
| Addison Oaks County Park | None | 993 ft | |||
| Holiday Beach Conservation Area | None | 578 ft | |||
| Evergreen County Park | 147 | 740 ft |
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.