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Norwood
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
4.6
•
Community
2.6
•
Safeguard
5.6/10
Norwood, Ohio, is located in Hamilton County and has a humid continental climate. Summers are warm and humid with an average temperature ranging from 70°F to 80°F, while winters are cold with temperatures ranging from 20°F to 40°F. The area receives around 42 inches of rainfall annually. As for hydrology constituents, Norwood is not directly situated on a major river, but it is part of the Mill Creek watershed.
Norwood offers several outdoor recreation opportunities. The city maintains numerous parks and green spaces, including Waterworks Park, Fenwick Park, and Drake Park, which provide opportunities for walking, picnicking, and playing sports. Residents and visitors can also explore nearby natural areas like Mount Airy Forest, where they can hike trails, go fishing, or have a picnic. Additionally, the Norwood Community Pool is a popular destination for swimming and cooling off during the summer months.
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
Norwood receives approximately
1088mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Norwood 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
Middle Ohio-Little Miami
Area Rivers
Middle Ohio-Little Miami
Snowpack Depths
Middle Ohio-Little Miami
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Ohio-Little Miami
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.6
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 | |||
| General Burnside State Park | 95 | 872 ft | |||
| Boltz Lake Ramp - DFWR | None | 842 ft | |||
| Bullock Pen Lake Ramp - DFWR | None | 774 ft | |||
| Rockcastle | 30 | 879 ft | |||
| Bee Rock Rec Area | 35 | 911 ft | |||
| Renfro Valley Boat Dock | 72 | 928 ft | |||
| Kentucky Horse Park Campground | 270 | 880 ft | |||
| Holly Bay Rec Area | 130 | 1,105 ft | |||
| Fall Creek - Lake Cumberland | 10 | 843 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): 2.6
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.