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North-Andover
Eden Index
Climate
9.2
•
Recreation
5.0
•
Community
3.9
•
Safeguard
6.4/10
North Andover, Massachusetts, located in Essex County, experiences a humid continental climate with distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from 70°F to 85°F. Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures averaging between 20°F and 35°F. The region receives around 48 inches of rain and 60 inches of snowfall annually.
North Andover is home to several hydrological features, including the Merrimack River, which flows through the town, providing opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities. Additionally, numerous ponds and lakes dot the area, offering further recreational options.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the town's vast green spaces, such as Weir Hill, a nature reserve with scenic trails for hiking and biking. Boxford State Forest and Harold Parker State Forest, located nearby, provide additional outdoor recreation opportunities, including camping, fishing, and nature observation.
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): 9.2
North-Andover receives approximately
1211mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 72%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
North-Andover 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
Merrimack
Area Rivers
Merrimack
Snowpack Depths
Merrimack
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Merrimack
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.0
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.
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): 3.9
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.