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Payson
Eden Index
Climate
9.3
•
Recreation
5.4
•
Community
2.5
•
Safeguard
6.2/10
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): 9.3
Payson receives approximately
522mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 46%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Payson 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
Salt
Area Rivers
Salt
Snowpack Depths
Salt
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Salt
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonto Creek | None | 5,400 ft | |||
| Indian Point | 54 | 2,188 ft | |||
| Rock Crossing | 36 | 7,342 ft | |||
| First Crossing | 7 | 4,865 ft | |||
| Mills Cove | 10 | 2,176 ft | |||
| Second Crossing | 10 | 5,086 ft | |||
| Cholla | 206 | 2,196 ft | |||
| Flowing Springs | 40 | 4,580 ft | |||
| Upper Tonto Creek | 9 | 5,550 ft | |||
| Bachelors Cove | 100 | 2,133 ft | |||
| Kehl Springs | 8 | 7,457 ft | |||
| Houston Mesa | 30 | 5,039 ft | |||
| Third Crossing | 10 | 5,140 ft | |||
| Ponderosa | 61 | 5,680 ft | |||
| Windy Hill | 347 | 2,167 ft | |||
| Cholla Bay | 20 | 2,149 ft | |||
| Orange Peel | 20 | 2,121 ft | |||
| Bermuda Flat | None | 2,143 ft | |||
| Clints Well | 7 | 6,864 ft | |||
| Water Wheel | 20 | 4,967 ft | |||
| Blue Ridge | 10 | 6,932 ft | |||
| Knoll Lake | 33 | 7,490 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): 2.5
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.