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South-Paris
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
0.9
•
Community
2.3
•
Safeguard
4.1/10
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South Paris is a charming town located in Oxford County, Maine. It experiences a humid continental climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from 20°F (-6.7°C) in winter to 80°F (26.7°C) in summer. The area receives an average annual precipitation of 45 inches (114 cm), with snowfall being common during the winter months.
The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, with numerous lakes, rivers, and streams. The Little Androscoggin River flows through South Paris, offering opportunities for fishing and boating. Residents and visitors can also enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing in the nearby White Mountain National Forest.
For outdoor recreation, McLaughlin Gardens and Homestead is a popular destination with stunning gardens and walking trails. Lake Pennesseewassee Park provides access to the picturesque Lake Pennesseewassee, where visitors can kayak, swim, or simply relax by the shore. The Oxford Hills Trail Network offers an extensive trail system for hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.
South Paris, Maine, offers a diverse range of outdoor activities and beautiful natural surroundings for residents and visitors to enjoy throughout the year.
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): 7.9
South-Paris receives approximately
1167mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 76%
and air temperatures averaging around
7°C.
South-Paris has a plant hardyness factor of
5, 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
Androscoggin
Area Rivers
Androscoggin
Snowpack Depths
Androscoggin
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Androscoggin
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 0.9
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mount Blue State Park | 135 | 718 ft | |||
Salmon Point City Campground | None | 280 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.