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Mount-Holly
Eden Index
Climate
7.0
•
Recreation
7.7
•
Community
0.9
•
Safeguard
5.7/10
Mount Holly is a picturesque town located in the southern part of Vermont. Known for its stunning landscapes, the town experiences a humid continental climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Summer temperatures typically range from the mid-70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures often dip below freezing, with average snowfall reaching around 70 inches annually.
Nestled within the Green Mountain National Forest, Mount Holly is host to various hydrology constituents. The town is home to several lakes and ponds, including Star Lake and Belmont Pond, offering opportunities for swimming, boating, and fishing. The nearby Black River also provides an excellent spot for kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts.
Outdoor recreation opportunities abound in Mount Holly. The area is renowned for its extensive trail networks, making it an ideal destination for hiking and mountain biking. The nearby Okemo Mountain Resort attracts skiers and snowboarders during the winter months. Additionally, the area offers opportunities for camping, hunting, and wildlife observation, with diverse flora and fauna thriving in the surrounding wilderness.
Overall, Mount Holly offers a picturesque environment with a range of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts to enjoy throughout the year.
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): 7.0
Mount-Holly receives approximately
1343mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 78%
and air temperatures averaging around
6°C.
Mount-Holly 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
Richelieu
Area Rivers
Richelieu
Snowpack Depths
Richelieu
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Richelieu
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 7.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Coolidge State Park | 60 | 1,684 ft | |||
| Jamaica State Park | None | 873 ft | |||
| Emerald Lake State Park | 100 | 934 ft | |||
| Townshend State Park | 35 | 586 ft | |||
| Winhall Brook | 110 | 1,071 ft | |||
| Hapgood Pond | 28 | 1,548 ft | |||
| Gifford Woods State Park | 48 | 1,606 ft | |||
| Grout Pond | None | 2,303 ft | |||
| Greendale | 11 | 1,738 ft | |||
| Molly Stark State Park | 35 | 1,968 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): 0.9
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.