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Millville
Eden Index
Climate
9.0
•
Recreation
3.5
•
Community
4.1
•
Safeguard
5.8/10
Millville is a small town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It experiences a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from the high 20s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit, with precipitation fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The town's hydrology is primarily influenced by the Blackstone River, which flows along its eastern border. The river provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing and kayaking.
In addition to the Blackstone River, Millville is surrounded by picturesque lakes and ponds. One notable water body is the Chestnut Pond, offering a beautiful setting for boating, swimming, and picnicking. The town is also home to several parks and conservation areas, including the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park. This park offers scenic trails for walking, biking, and birdwatching along the riverbanks and historic canal.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy exploring the nearby Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, featuring a unique geological formation of granite cliffs and narrow crevices. Hiking, rock climbing, and picnicking are popular activities in this natural wonder.
Millville provides ample opportunities for residents and visitors to engage in outdoor recreation, enjoying the region's natural beauty and diverse hydrology constituents.
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): 9.0
Millville receives approximately
1296mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 75%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Millville 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
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Area Rivers
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Snowpack Depths
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Reservoir Storage Capacity
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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.
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): 4.1
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.