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Oil-Trough
Eden Index
Climate
8.0
•
Recreation
1.7
•
Community
•
Safeguard
3.8/10
Oil Trough, Arkansas is a small town located in Independence County. The climate in Oil Trough is characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The area receives a moderate amount of rainfall throughout the year. The town lies close to the White River, which is a major hydrological feature. The river provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. Additionally, Oil Trough is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, offering outdoor enthusiasts the chance to explore hiking trails and camping sites. The region is also home to the Ozark National Forest, where visitors can enjoy activities like birdwatching, wildlife spotting, and scenic drives. Overall, Oil Trough offers a range of outdoor recreational opportunities 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
Oil-Trough receives approximately
1245mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 87%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Oil-Trough 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 White
Area Rivers
Upper White
Snowpack Depths
Upper White
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper White
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notrebes Bend | None | 160 ft | |||
| Poverty Point Reservoir State Park | 50 | 97 ft | |||
| Pendleton Bend | None | 172 ft | |||
| Chicot County RV Park | 98 | 111 ft | |||
| Lake Fausse Pointe State Park | None | 5 ft | |||
| Merrisach Lake Park - Merrisach Lake | None | 169 ft | |||
| Riverfront RV Park | None | 178 ft | |||
| Wilbur D Mills | None | 188 ft | |||
| Kemper Williams Parish Park | None | 5 ft | |||
| Oak Grove City Park | 30 | 117 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):
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.