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Oden
Eden Index
Climate
7.7
•
Recreation
5.5
•
Community
0.6
•
Safeguard
5.1/10
Oden, Arkansas is a small town located in Montgomery County. The climate in Oden is generally mild, with hot summers and mild winters. The area experiences an average annual rainfall of around 50 inches, contributing to the hydrology of the region. Oden is home to the Ouachita River, which offers excellent opportunities for fishing and boating. Additionally, the surrounding Ouachita National Forest provides ample space for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. The nearby Lake Ouachita is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, with opportunities for swimming, kayaking, and water skiing. Overall, Oden offers a pleasant climate, abundant water resources, and a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities for nature enthusiasts.
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
Oden receives approximately
1387mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Oden 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 Ouachita
Area Rivers
Upper Ouachita
Snowpack Depths
Upper Ouachita
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Ouachita
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.5
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cypress Bend State Rec Area | None | 216 ft | |||
North Toledo Bend State Park | None | 258 ft | |||
Ragtown | 25 | 208 ft | |||
Boles Field | 20 | 308 ft | |||
Barksdale AFB Military | None | 160 ft | |||
Converse Bay Rec Area - Toledo Bend Lake | None | 231 ft | |||
San Miguel Park State Rec Area | None | 228 ft | |||
Cypress Black Bayou Rec Area | None | 207 ft | |||
Oak Ridge | None | 199 ft | |||
Red Hills Lake | 26 | 374 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): 0.6
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.