Eden Index

Parthenon

Climate • Recreation • Community • Catastrophe

Parthenon
Eden Index
Climate 8.0 • Recreation 6.2 • Community • Safeguard

5.4/10
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


Parthenon receives approximately 1245mm of rain per year, with humidity levels near 81% and air temperatures averaging around 15°C. Parthenon 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

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Area Rivers

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Snowpack Depths

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Reservoir Storage Capacity

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Groundwater Levels


Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 6.2


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
Ozark - Buffalo National River None 865 ft
Erbie - Buffalo National River None 847 ft
Stephens - Lake Ouachita 9 420 ft
Cobb Ridge 19 1,360 ft
Lost Valley - Buffalo National River None 1,096 ft
Lake Dardanelle State Park None 344 ft
Turtle Slide None 223 ft
Haw Creek Falls 9 791 ft
Carter Cove None 358 ft
Lena Landing - Lake Ouachita 10 599 ft
Mill Creek - Table Rock Lake None 950 ft
Thibaut Point - Harry S. Truman Lake None 731 ft
Piney Bay - Lake Dardanelle None 365 ft
Avant - Lake Ouachita 25 589 ft
Crystal Springs - Lake Ouachita 74 623 ft
Long Shoal - Harry S. Truman Lake None 783 ft
Old Highway 86 - Table Rock Lake None 914 ft
Pittsburg Park - Pomme de Terre Lake None 871 ft
Lightfoot Landing - Pomme de Terre Lake None 870 ft
Aunts Creek - Table Rock Lake None 998 ft
Cricket Creek None 1,156 ft
River Run None 701 ft
Spring Lake 53 522 ft
Long Creek - Table Rock Lake None 1,001 ft
Lake Ouachita State Park None 759 ft
Pomme de Terre State Park None 923 ft
Frank Anthony RV Park 30 242 ft
Shouse Ford - De Gray Lake 99 401 ft
Irons Fork - Lake Ouachita 12 586 ft
Cedar Fourche - Lake Ouachita None 587 ft
Nemo Landing - Pomme de Terre Lake None 912 ft
Alpine Ridge - De Gray Lake 49 473 ft
Little Fir - Lake Ouachita 29 602 ft
Quarry Cove None 372 ft
Arlie Moore - De Gray Lake 87 517 ft
Mount Nebo State Park None 1,404 ft
Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita 74 616 ft
Shoal Bay - Lake Dardanelle None 375 ft
Steel Creek - Buffalo National River None 977 ft
County Line None 359 ft
Cedar Glades Park None 562 ft
Logoly State Park None 327 ft
Caddo Drive - De Gray Lake 72 415 ft
Joplin - Lake Ouachita 64 592 ft
Indian Point - Table Rock Lake None 1,040 ft
Iron Mountain - De Gray Lake 69 456 ft
Point Cedar - De Gray Lake 62 417 ft
Big Fir 50 617 ft
River Road None 355 ft
Joe Bald - Table Rock Lake None 948 ft
Lincoln City Park 4 955 ft
Ozone 28 1,825 ft
Shadow Rock Park None 676 ft
White Oak Lake State Park None 208 ft
Camp Ridge 91 1,347 ft
DeGray Lake State Park 113 403 ft
Buckville - Lake Ouachita None 610 ft
Damsite - Pomme de Terre Lake None 862 ft
Harry S Truman State Park None 864 ft
Osage Bluff - Harry S. Truman Lake None 807 ft
Ozan Point - De Gray Lake 50 422 ft
Rabbit Tail - Lake Ouachita None 652 ft
Edgewood - De Gray Lake 51 409 ft
Herring Memorial Park - Brunswick None 761 ft
Branson City Campground None 704 ft
Tompkins Bend - Lake Ouachita 77 603 ft
Charlton 58 725 ft
Drury-Mincy Conservation Area - MDC 4 976 ft
Outlet Area - Pomme de Terre Lake None 776 ft
Long Pool 77 615 ft
Riverview - Lake Dardanelle None 363 ft
Lake Bistineau State Park None 170 ft
Brookfield City Park 15 788 ft
Van Meter State Park None 662 ft
Shawnee Bend - Harry S Truman Lake None 772 ft
Wheatland - Pomme de Terre Lake None 905 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):


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.


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