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Oklahoma-City
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
3.4
•
Community
1.9
•
Safeguard
5.0/10
Oklahoma City, located in central Oklahoma, experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and cool winters. Summers are characterized by high temperatures averaging around 93°F (34°C), while winters are mild with average temperatures of 47°F (8°C). The city receives an average annual rainfall of 36 inches (914 mm) with occasional severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Hydrologically, Oklahoma City sits on the southern Great Plains and is part of the Red River drainage basin. The city is supplied with water from local reservoirs and relies heavily on groundwater from the Garber-Wellington aquifer.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy numerous recreational activities near Oklahoma City. The city offers over 100 miles of biking and walking trails, and nearby Lake Hefner and Lake Stanley Draper provide opportunities for boating, fishing, and hiking. The city also boasts several parks, golf courses, and botanical gardens for visitors to explore and enjoy nature.
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): 8.3
Oklahoma-City receives approximately
914mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 80%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Oklahoma-City 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
Lower North Canadian
Area Rivers
Lower North Canadian
Snowpack Depths
Lower North Canadian
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower North Canadian
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Lake | 140 | 1,062 ft | |||
| Joe Benton Park - Lake Nocona | None | 852 ft | |||
| Weldon Rob Memorial Park - Lake Nocona | 20 | 864 ft | |||
| Tinker AFB Military | None | 1,253 ft | |||
| Guthrie Lake | None | 993 ft | |||
| Fuqua Lake | None | 1,117 ft | |||
| Healdton Municipal Lake | 57 | 900 ft | |||
| Chandler City Park - Purcell | 25 | 1,091 ft | |||
| Liberty Lake | None | 1,025 ft | |||
| Boone Park - Lake Nocona | None | 844 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): 1.9
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.