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Nacogdoches
Eden Index
Climate
8.1
•
Recreation
1.3
•
Community
1.1
•
Safeguard
4.0/10
Nacogdoches, Texas is a charming city located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas. The climate in Nacogdoches is typically humid subtropical, characterized by hot and humid summers and mild winters. Summers often see temperatures reaching the 90s°F (30s°C), while winters are generally mild with temperatures averaging in the 50s°F (10s°C). The city receives a moderate amount of rainfall throughout the year, with the highest precipitation occurring during the spring and fall months.
Nacogdoches is also known for its hydrology constituents, with numerous creeks and streams flowing through the area. The most notable waterway is the Neches River, which provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. There are also several lakes and reservoirs nearby, including Lake Nacogdoches and Sam Rayburn Reservoir, where visitors can enjoy various water activities such as swimming, kayaking, and fishing.
Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities in Nacogdoches. The city boasts an extensive network of parks, trails, and nature preserves, including the Lanana Creek Trail and the Pineywoods Native Plant Center. These areas offer ample space for hiking, biking, picnicking, and bird watching, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the region.
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): 8.1
Nacogdoches receives approximately
1222mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 89%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Nacogdoches 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
Neches
Area Rivers
Neches
Snowpack Depths
Neches
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Neches
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.3
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
McCollum County Park | None | 27 ft | |||
James H. Robbins Memorial Park | None | 3 ft | |||
White Memorial County Park | 15 | 28 ft | |||
Alabama - Coushatta Lake Tombigbee | 134 | 278 ft | |||
Hugo Point County Park | None | 28 ft | |||
Fort Anahuac County Park | None | 20 ft | |||
Dellanera City RV Park | 63 | 6 ft | |||
Rollover Pass | 40 | 3 ft | |||
Job Beason County Park | None | 5 ft | |||
Double Bayou County Park | None | 11 ft |
Nearby Fishing
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): 1.1
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.