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Neoga
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
2.0
•
Community
3.0
•
Safeguard
4.7/10
Neoga, located in east-central Illinois, experiences a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Summers are typically warm and humid, with average temperatures reaching the mid-80s °F (around 30 °C). Winters are cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing, averaging in the mid-30s °F (around 2 °C). Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 40 inches annually, including snowfall during the winter months.
Hydrologically, Neoga is situated near the Embarras River and surrounded by several lakes, including Lake Mattoon, Lake Shelbyville, and Lake Sara. These water bodies provide ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and water sports. The Embarras River also offers opportunities for kayaking and canoeing.
Neoga boasts various outdoor recreation opportunities. The area is home to several parks and nature reserves, such as Neoga Memorial Park and Fox Ridge State Park. These parks offer hiking trails, picnic areas, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Additionally, golf enthusiasts can enjoy the Kaskaskia Country Club, which features a scenic 18-hole golf course. Overall, Neoga provides a pleasant climate, abundant water resources, and diverse outdoor activities for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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
Neoga receives approximately
1034mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Neoga 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
Wabash
Area Rivers
Wabash
Snowpack Depths
Wabash
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Wabash
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurgens City Park | None | 658 ft | |||
| Natchez Trace State Park | 50 | 637 ft | |||
| Cochrane | None | 166 ft | |||
| Gratiot River County Park | None | 626 ft | |||
| Sam Dale Lake Conservation Area | None | 493 ft | |||
| Livingston County 4-H Park | None | 636 ft | |||
| Charley Brown City Park | None | 487 ft | |||
| South City (Gibson) Park | None | 741 ft | |||
| Lake Tom Bailey | 32 | 299 ft | |||
| Gibson City Park | 4 | 731 ft |
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): 3.0
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.