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Old-Town
Eden Index
Climate
8.6
•
Recreation
2.3
•
Community
2.4
•
Safeguard
4.8/10
Oldtown, Idaho is a charming town nestled in the northern part of the state. Known for its picturesque landscapes and mild climate, it offers a unique outdoor experience. The town enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters. The region is blessed with abundant freshwater resources, thanks to the hydrology constituents of the nearby Pend Oreille River and its tributaries. This allows for various water-based activities like fishing, boating, and kayaking. Additionally, the surrounding area boasts vast forests and mountains, providing excellent opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife observation. Oldtown is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers, offering a diverse range of recreational opportunities in its stunning natural surroundings.
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): 8.6
Old-Town receives approximately
726mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 74%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Old-Town has a plant hardyness factor of
6, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder 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
Spokane
Area Rivers
Spokane
Snowpack Depths
Spokane
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Spokane
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luby Bay | 52 | 2,501 ft | |||
| Albeni Cove - Oldtown | None | 2,065 ft | |||
| Skookum Creek- State Forest | 10 | 2,063 ft | |||
| Browns Lake | 25 | 3,477 ft | |||
| Mount Spokane State Park | 8 | 3,092 ft | |||
| Priest River Park | None | 2,070 ft | |||
| Reeder Bay | 24 | 2,437 ft | |||
| South Skookum Lake | 43 | 3,533 ft | |||
| Outlet | 31 | 2,486 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): 2.4
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.