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Oakridge
Eden Index
Climate
8.0
•
Recreation
6.5
•
Community
1.5
•
Safeguard
5.8/10
Oakridge is a small town located in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon. It has a temperate climate characterized by mild summers and cool, wet winters. The area receives abundant rainfall, with an average of 80 inches per year, making it ideal for lush vegetation and beautiful forests.
Oakridge is surrounded by numerous rivers and streams, including the Middle Fork Willamette River and Salmon Creek. These hydrological constituents provide ample opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and other water activities.
Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Oakridge for its exceptional recreational opportunities. The town is renowned for its extensive trail system, offering miles of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails. Popular destinations include the Alpine Trail, Larison Rock Trail, and Salmon Creek Falls. With its idyllic climate, stunning natural beauty, and diverse outdoor activities, Oakridge is a paradise for nature lovers.
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): 8.0
Oakridge receives approximately
1222mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Oakridge 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
Willamette
Area Rivers
Willamette
Snowpack Depths
Willamette
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Willamette
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 6.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campers Flat | 5 | 2,013 ft | |||
| Winberry | 7 | 1,451 ft | |||
| Secret | 6 | 1,902 ft | |||
| Big Pool | 5 | 976 ft | |||
| Hampton | 4 | 1,007 ft | |||
| Broken Bowl | 16 | 1,062 ft | |||
| Steamboat Falls | 12 | 1,473 ft | |||
| Bedrock | 23 | 1,079 ft | |||
| Sand Prairie | 33 | 1,560 ft | |||
| Packard Creek | 52 | 1,594 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): 1.5
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.