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Oak-Ridge
Eden Index
Climate
7.7
•
Recreation
4.9
•
Community
2.2
•
Safeguard
5.3/10
Oak Ridge is a city located in eastern Tennessee, known for its rich history and abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. The climate in Oak Ridge is characterized by hot summers and mild winters, with average high temperatures in the upper 80s°F during summer and low 50s°F in winter. The region experiences moderate rainfall throughout the year, contributing to its lush vegetation and diverse wildlife. Oak Ridge is also home to several hydrology constituents, including the Clinch River and Melton Hill Lake, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and water sports. Additionally, the city boasts numerous parks, hiking trails, and nature preserves, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy activities such as picnicking, birdwatching, and exploring the great 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): 7.7
Oak-Ridge receives approximately
1374mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Oak-Ridge 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
Upper Tennessee
Area Rivers
Upper Tennessee
Snowpack Depths
Upper Tennessee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Tennessee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Creek | 17 | 2,164 ft | |||
| Sawnee | None | 1,070 ft | |||
| Tumbling Creek | 8 | 1,505 ft | |||
| Mulky | 11 | 2,172 ft | |||
| Amicalola Falls State Park | None | 1,779 ft | |||
| Frank Gross | 9 | 2,356 ft | |||
| Bald Ridge Creek | None | 1,097 ft | |||
| Deep Hole | 18 | 1,993 ft | |||
| Poteete Creek | None | 1,832 ft | |||
| Morganton Point | 82 | 1,753 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): 2.2
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.