Eden Index

Niota

Climate • Recreation • Community • Catastrophe

Niota
Eden Index
Climate 7.6 • Recreation 1.7 • Community 0.8 • Safeguard

3.8/10

Niota, Tennessee is a small town located in McMinn County. The climate in Niota is characterized by mild winters and hot summers, with average temperatures ranging from the low 30s to the mid-90s. The town is blessed with abundant water resources, including the Hiwassee River and numerous creeks, providing a rich hydrology ecosystem and opportunities for water-based activities such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Nature enthusiasts can explore the nearby Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, which offers bird watching and hiking trails. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Niota also include camping, picnicking, and boating at the nearby Watts Bar Lake. The town's natural surroundings make it an ideal destination for those seeking to enjoy the beauty of Tennessee's 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): 7.6


Niota receives approximately 1428mm of rain per year, with humidity levels near 85% and air temperatures averaging around 14°C. Niota 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

Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee

Area Rivers

Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee



Snowpack Depths

Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee



Reservoir Storage Capacity

Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee



Groundwater Levels


Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.7


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
Waitsboro - Lake Cumberland 25 763 ft
Cottonwood Patch 9 971 ft
Fort Mountain State Park None 2,656 ft
Parksville 93 872 ft
Great Meadows 18 1,038 ft
Quinn Springs Rec Area 44 854 ft
Macedonia - Lake Allatoona 26 882 ft
Cochran Mill County Park None 937 ft
Thunder Rock 42 1,140 ft
Dobbins Lakeside Military None 1,079 ft
Jacks River Fields 14 2,865 ft
Sylco 12 1,219 ft
Harris Branch - Carters Lake None 1,230 ft
Pickett State Rustic Park 32 1,586 ft
Ridgeway - Carters Lake None 1,282 ft
Payne - Allatoona Lake None 848 ft
Sweetwater - Allatoona Lake None 896 ft
World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta NAS None 920 ft
McKaskey Creek - Allatoona Lake None 880 ft
Clark Creek North - Allatoona Lake None 896 ft
Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake None 932 ft
General Burnside State Park 95 872 ft
Salacoa Creek Park 35 752 ft
Red Top Mountain State Park None 927 ft
Lake Conasauga 35 3,152 ft
Chilhowee Rec Area 150 2,094 ft
Doll Mountain - Carters Lake None 1,206 ft
Fishing Creek - Lake Cumberland 45 805 ft
Woodring Branch - Carters Lake None 1,142 ft
Logan-Hubble County Park None 886 ft
Lake Conasauga Overflow 13 3,172 ft
Upper Stamp Creek - Allatoona Lake None 926 ft
Tumbling Creek 8 1,505 ft
Sandhill RV Camp None 1,225 ft
Big Lost Creek 15 1,024 ft
Gee Creek 47 735 ft
Frozen Head State Park 20 1,475 ft
Lake Allatoona Military - Fort McPherson None 891 ft
Victoria - Allatoona Lake None 897 ft
Fall Creek - Lake Cumberland 10 843 ft
Blue Heron - Big South Fork Area 50 1,276 ft
Bandy Creek - Big South Fork Area 147 1,562 ft
Clark Creek South - Allatoona Lake None 858 ft
Alum Ford - Big South Fork Area None 761 ft
McKinney - Allatoona Lake None 889 ft
Gatewood - Lake Allatoona None 928 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): 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.


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