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Mount-Judea
Eden Index
Climate
8.2
•
Recreation
5.6
•
Community
0.8
•
Safeguard
5.4/10
Mount Judea is a small town located in Newton County, Arkansas. Situated in the scenic Ozark Mountains, the town offers a charming rural atmosphere and a pleasant climate. Mount Judea experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. Average temperatures range from the 70s to 90s°F in summer, while winter temperatures usually hover between the 30s and 50s°F.
The region is known for its abundant water resources, with the Buffalo National River flowing nearby. The river provides a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. The area also boasts numerous hiking trails, showcasing the picturesque landscapes of the Ozarks, with highlights such as Hemmed-in-Hollow, the tallest waterfall between the Rockies and Appalachians.
Mount Judea is surrounded by natural beauty, with rolling hills, dense forests, and scenic vistas. Visitors can explore the wilderness, spot wildlife, and enjoy camping, picnicking, and photography. The town offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking outdoor adventures and a connection with nature.
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): 8.2
Mount-Judea receives approximately
1184mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Mount-Judea has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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
Upper White
Area Rivers
Upper White
Snowpack Depths
Upper White
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper White
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.6
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): 0.8
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.