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Svea
Eden Index
Climate
6.3
•
Recreation
0.3
•
Community
•
Safeguard
2.6/10
Svea is a small town located in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. The town experiences a typical Midwestern climate, characterized by cold winters and warm summers. The average high temperature in the summer months hovers around 80°F (27°C), while in winter, temperatures often drop below freezing, averaging around 20°F (-6°C). Precipitation is evenly spread throughout the year, with an annual average of about 32 inches (81 cm), including both rain and snowfall.
Hydrologically, Svea benefits from the presence of the Yellow Medicine River, which flows nearby. The river serves as a crucial water source, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. The river's diverse aquatic ecosystem supports various fish species, including walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass, attracting anglers from near and far.
Svea's natural surroundings offer numerous outdoor recreation opportunities. The area boasts beautiful landscapes with rolling hills, forests, and prairies, ideal for activities such as hiking, camping, and bird-watching. The nearby State Parks, such as Upper Sioux Agency State Park and Lac qui Parle State Park, provide additional options, including trails, picnic areas, and wildlife observation platforms. Svea is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to connect with nature and enjoy the tranquility of Minnesota's countryside.
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): 6.3
Svea receives approximately
712mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
7°C.
Svea has a plant hardyness factor of
4, 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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Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 0.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mantrap Lake - Paul Bunyan State Forest | 38 | 1,531 ft | |||
| Shell City Landing - Huntersville State Forest | 35 | 1,432 ft | |||
| Huntersville Township | None | 1,378 ft | |||
| Huntersville Forest Landing - Huntersville State Forest | 24 | 1,349 ft | |||
| Mantrap - Paul Bunyan State Forest | 40 | 1,527 ft | |||
| Sunnybrook Park | 38 | 1,343 ft | |||
| Itasca State Park | 225 | 1,485 ft | |||
| Andersons Crossing | None | 1,353 ft | |||
| Memorial Forest Park - Menahga | 24 | 1,396 ft | |||
| Frames Landing Campsite | None | 1,326 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):
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.