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New-Haven
Eden Index
Climate
9.6
•
Recreation
4.2
•
Community
2.4
•
Safeguard
5.9/10
New Haven, Connecticut is a vibrant city located on the coast of Long Island Sound. It experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and cool winters. The region receives ample rainfall throughout the year, contributing to its hydrology constituents, such as the Farm River and the West River.
New Haven offers numerous outdoor recreation opportunities for residents and visitors. East Rock Park is a popular destination for hiking, picnicking, and stunning views of the city. Lighthouse Point Park provides sandy beaches, bird-watching, and a historic lighthouse to explore. There are also several golf courses, including the Yale Golf Course, known for its challenging layout. The nearby Long Island Sound offers boating, fishing, and water sports, while the numerous parks and gardens provide spaces for relaxation and outdoor activities.
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): 9.6
New-Haven receives approximately
1235mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 75%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
New-Haven 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
Connecticut Coastal
Area Rivers
Connecticut Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Connecticut Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Connecticut Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven County Park | None | 20 ft | |||
| Cupsogue County Park | None | 2 ft | |||
| Haws Memorial - American Legion State Forest | 30 | 534 ft | |||
| Wildwood State Park | None | 121 ft | |||
| Black Rock State Park | 100 | 399 ft | |||
| Cathedral Pines County Park | None | 99 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): 2.4
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.