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Seminole
Eden Index
Climate
6.6
•
Recreation
4.2
•
Community
3.4
•
Safeguard
5.0/10
Seminole, Florida, located in Pinellas County, is a charming suburban community with a population of approximately 18,000 residents. The town enjoys a subtropical climate, characterized by warm and humid summers, and mild and dry winters. Average temperatures range from the high 70s to low 90s Fahrenheit during the summer, and mid-50s to low 70s Fahrenheit in winter.
Seminole is blessed with a variety of water bodies, including Lake Seminole and several smaller lakes, as well as the Intracoastal Waterway and Boca Ciega Bay to the east. These hydrological features offer locals and visitors ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as boating, fishing, and kayaking. The town also has several parks and green spaces, providing facilities for picnicking, walking, and biking. Lake Seminole Park is a popular destination, offering nature trails, a boat ramp, campsite, and a playground.
Additionally, the Pinellas Trail, a 47-mile long linear park, passes through Seminole, providing opportunities for walking, jogging, and cycling. The town's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico also allows for easy access to beautiful beaches, which are popular for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. With its favorable climate and abundant water resources, Seminole offers an array of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts and recreation seekers.
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): 6.6
Seminole receives approximately
1331mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
23°C.
Seminole has a plant hardyness factor of
10, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
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
Tampa Bay
Area Rivers
Tampa Bay
Snowpack Depths
Tampa Bay
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Tampa Bay
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.2
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Manatee Springs State Park | None | 25 ft | |||
Fort Desoto County Park | 238 | 3 ft | |||
Hinton Landing County Park | None | 19 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): 3.4
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.