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Mount-Vernon
Eden Index
Climate
8.0
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
0.9
•
Safeguard
4.4/10
Mount Vernon, Arkansas is a small town located in Faulkner County. The climate in Mount Vernon is characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Summers are typically sunny and humid, with temperatures averaging in the 90s°F (30s°C), while winters are cool with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s°F (2-4°C) to low 50s°F (10-12°C). The area receives an average annual rainfall of around 50 inches, with precipitation occurring throughout the year.
Hydrologically, Mount Vernon is situated near several water bodies, including the Cadron Creek, which flows through the town. This creek provides opportunities for water-based activities, such as fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The surrounding area is also dotted with numerous lakes and ponds, offering additional options for outdoor enthusiasts.
Outdoor recreation opportunities in Mount Vernon and its vicinity are abundant. The town is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, making it an ideal destination for hiking, camping, and wildlife observation. The nearby Ozark National Forest provides even more options for outdoor activities, including hunting, horseback riding, and exploring scenic trails. With its diverse natural beauty and pleasant climate, Mount Vernon offers something for everyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors.
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): 8.0
Mount-Vernon receives approximately
1266mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Mount-Vernon 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
Lower Arkansas-Fourche La Fave
Area Rivers
Lower Arkansas-Fourche La Fave
Snowpack Depths
Lower Arkansas-Fourche La Fave
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Arkansas-Fourche La Fave
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
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
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.