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Saugus
Eden Index
Climate
9.4
•
Recreation
4.6
•
Community
3.9
•
Safeguard
6.3/10
Saugus is a town located in Essex County, Massachusetts, with a population of approximately 28,000 residents. The climate in Saugus is classified as humid continental, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from the high 20s (-2°C) in winter to the low 80s (27°C) in summer, with moderate precipitation throughout the year.
The town of Saugus is not directly situated on a major body of water, but it is crossed by the Saugus River and several smaller streams, contributing to its hydrology. These waterways provide opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. Saugus is also home to Breakheart Reservation, a popular outdoor recreation area spanning over 600 acres. The reservation offers hiking trails, scenic overlooks, picnic areas, and opportunities for birdwatching and nature photography.
Additional recreational activities in Saugus include golfing at the Saugus Ironworks Golf Course, playing sports at various parks and fields, and exploring the nearby Lynn Woods Reservation, which features extensive trail networks for hiking and mountain biking.
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): 9.4
Saugus receives approximately
1257mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 72%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Saugus 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
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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): 4.6
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.
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): 3.9
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.