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Norristown
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
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Recreation
•
Community
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Safeguard
3.3/10
Norristown, Georgia, is a small town located in southeast Georgia. The town experiences a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. The area receives abundant rainfall throughout the year, which contributes to its diverse hydrology constituents. The Oconee River runs through Norristown, offering opportunities for fishing and boating. Additionally, nearby George L. Smith State Park provides outdoor enthusiasts with a range of recreation options, including hiking, camping, and picnicking. The park also features a beautiful mill pond, perfect for canoeing and kayaking. With its favorable climate and access to waterways, Norristown offers residents and visitors a variety of outdoor activities 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
Norristown receives approximately
1144mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Norristown 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
Altamaha
Area Rivers
Altamaha
Snowpack Depths
Altamaha
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Altamaha
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI):
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood County Park | 61 | 447 ft | |||
| Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake | 31 | 367 ft | |||
| Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake | None | 360 ft | |||
| Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake | None | 381 ft | |||
| Hawe Creek - Strom Thurmond Lake | 30 | 385 ft | |||
| Pointes West Military - Fort Gordon | None | 357 ft | |||
| Clay Hill - Strom Thurmond Lake | None | 358 ft | |||
| Towns Bluff County Park | None | 114 ft | |||
| Mistletoe State Park | None | 431 ft | |||
| Falling Rocks County Park | 20 | 129 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):
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.