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Montrose
Eden Index
Climate
6.8
•
Recreation
4.8
•
Community
4.5
•
Safeguard
5.5/10
Montrose, Alabama is a charming community located in Baldwin County, along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. The climate in Montrose is classified as humid subtropical, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. Summers are typically long, with temperatures averaging in the upper 80s to low 90s Fahrenheit, while winters are mild, with temperatures ranging from the 40s to 60s Fahrenheit.
The town is privileged to be surrounded by beautiful water bodies, including Mobile Bay and the Montrose Bayou. These hydrology constituents not only offer breathtaking scenery but also provide opportunities for various water activities. Residents and visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, and other water sports.
Moreover, Montrose is known for its abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. The town is home to several parks and nature reserves, such as the Montrose Park and the Weeks Bay Reserve. These areas offer hiking trails, birdwatching, and picnicking spots, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the region's natural beauty. Montrose's proximity to both the bay and the nearby Gulf of Mexico also provides easy access to pristine beaches, where visitors can swim, sunbathe, and relax.
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): 6.8
Montrose receives approximately
1713mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 87%
and air temperatures averaging around
20°C.
Montrose has a plant hardyness factor of
8, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
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
Mobile Bay- Tombigbee
Area Rivers
Mobile Bay- Tombigbee
Snowpack Depths
Mobile Bay- Tombigbee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Mobile Bay- Tombigbee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.8
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.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Lock 1 - Coffeeville Lake | None | 30 ft | |||
| Meaher State Park | 56 | 6 ft | |||
| Beech Bend | None | 373 ft | |||
| Lock 7 | None | 112 ft | |||
| Chickasabogue Park | None | 39 ft | |||
| Lock 8 | None | 123 ft | |||
| Piney - LBL | 300 | 385 ft | |||
| Belmont Park | None | 87 ft | |||
| Jennings Ferry | 52 | 109 ft | |||
| Chickasaw State Park | 3 | 133 ft | |||
| Lock 5 | None | 99 ft | |||
| Forkland/McConnico Creek | 42 | 150 ft | |||
| Paris Landing State Park | 63 | 392 ft | |||
| Blakeley State Park | None | 80 ft | |||
| Dauphin Island City Park | 150 | 6 ft | |||
| Foscue | 54 | 95 ft | |||
| Runaway Branch | None | 87 ft | |||
| Mousetail Landing State Park | 24 | 429 ft | |||
| St. Stephens Historical Park | None | 48 ft | |||
| Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park | 53 | 437 ft | |||
| Mobile County Marina | 42 | 13 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): 4.5
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.