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Oak-Park-Heights
Eden Index
Climate
6.7
•
Recreation
4.4
•
Community
5.1
•
Safeguard
5.5/10
Oak Park Heights is a charming city located in Washington County, Minnesota. The climate in Oak Park Heights is classified as continental, with cold winters and warm summers. The area experiences an average annual snowfall of around 50 inches and receives approximately 31 inches of rainfall per year. The hydrology constituents of Oak Park Heights include numerous lakes, including Lake McKusick and Lake Elmo, as well as the St. Croix River. These water bodies provide opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities. Additionally, Oak Park Heights is surrounded by beautiful parks and nature reserves, offering a plethora of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking, camping, and bird watching for residents and visitors alike.
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): 6.7
Oak-Park-Heights receives approximately
861mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Oak-Park-Heights has a plant hardyness factor of
4, 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
St. Croix
Area Rivers
St. Croix
Snowpack Depths
St. Croix
Reservoir Storage Capacity
St. Croix
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quercus Wilderness Area | 5 | 670 ft | |||
| Roberts Creek Park | None | 803 ft | |||
| Miami Lake Park | None | 918 ft | |||
| Howell Station - Red Rock Lake | 140 | 704 ft | |||
| Wallashuck - Red Rock Lake | 80 | 833 ft | |||
| Eveland Access | 26 | 679 ft | |||
| Whitebreast - Red Rock Lake | 130 | 828 ft | |||
| Cedar Creek Access | None | 704 ft | |||
| Ivans - Red Rock Lake | None | 708 ft | |||
| North Overlook - Red Rock Lake | 55 | 796 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): 5.1
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.