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Mound-Valley
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
4.5
•
Community
0.7
•
Safeguard
5.1/10
Mound-Valley, Kansas is a small town located in the southeastern part of the state. It experiences a humid continental climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Summer temperatures can reach the mid-90s Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures can dip down to the 20s. The area receives an average annual precipitation of around 42 inches, evenly distributed throughout the year.
The hydrology constituents of Mound-Valley are primarily influenced by the Neosho River, which flows through the town. The river provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-related activities. Additionally, Mound-Valley is surrounded by several lakes, such as Big Hill Lake and Elk City Lake, offering further recreational options like swimming, camping, and hiking.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the diverse landscape and natural beauty of Mound-Valley through its numerous parks and wildlife areas. Elk City State Park, located nearby, offers opportunities for camping, picnicking, and wildlife observation. The Little Bear Creek Reservoir Wildlife Area is also popular among hunters and anglers. With its pleasant climate and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, Mound-Valley provides a welcoming destination for nature lovers and adventurers.
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): 8.3
Mound-Valley receives approximately
1118mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
14°C.
Mound-Valley 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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Snowpack Depths
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Reservoir Storage Capacity
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Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.5
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
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): 0.7
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.