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Soap-Lake
Eden Index
Climate
8.7
•
Recreation
5.5
•
Community
2.3
•
Safeguard
6.0/10
Soap Lake is a small town located in Grant County, Washington. It is famous for its unique lake, known for its high mineral content and healing properties. The climate in Soap Lake is classified as semi-arid, experiencing hot summers and cool winters. Summers are typically dry with temperatures ranging from the 80s to 90s°F, while winters see temperatures dropping to the 30s to 40s°F.
Soap Lake gets its name from the mineral-rich waters that contain high levels of sulfate, carbonate, and bicarbonate. These hydrology constituents give the lake its distinct properties and make it popular for various therapeutic purposes. The lake's high mineral content also makes it buoyant, allowing visitors to effortlessly float on its surface.
Outdoor recreation opportunities in Soap Lake are abundant. Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing in the lake. The mineral mud found around the lake is used for therapeutic mud baths. Hiking and birdwatching are popular activities in the surrounding area as well. With its unique hydrology constituents and healing properties, Soap Lake offers a refreshing and relaxing outdoor experience for all nature enthusiasts.
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): 8.7
Soap-Lake receives approximately
196mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 64%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Soap-Lake 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
Upper Columbia
Area Rivers
Upper Columbia
Snowpack Depths
Upper Columbia
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Columbia
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkali Lake - WDFW | None | 1,097 ft | |||
| Blue Lake - WDFW | None | 1,110 ft | |||
| Glen Williams - WDFW | None | 1,050 ft | |||
| Sun Lakes State Park Resort | 190 | 1,104 ft | |||
| Ankeny No. 1 - WDFW | None | 1,568 ft | |||
| Blythe - WDFW | None | 1,055 ft | |||
| Potholes State Park | 121 | 1,050 ft | |||
| Corral Lake - WDFW | None | 977 ft | |||
| Coulee City Community Park | None | 1,574 ft | |||
| Winchester Lake No. 1 - WDFW | None | 1,143 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): 2.3
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.