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Uniontown
Eden Index
Climate
8.0
•
Recreation
4.5
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.8/10
Uniontown, Arkansas is a small town located in Crawford County. It enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Summers are characterized by high temperatures averaging in the low 90s (Fahrenheit), while winter temperatures range from the high 30s to mid-50s. The area receives an average annual precipitation of around 47 inches, with rainfall spread throughout the year.
Uniontown benefits from its proximity to natural water sources, including the Arkansas River and several smaller creeks. These hydrological constituents provide opportunities for various outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking. The nearby Lake Fort Smith State Park offers camping facilities, hiking trails, and a beautiful lake where visitors can enjoy swimming and fishing.
For nature enthusiasts, the Ozark National Forest is within a short drive from Uniontown, providing endless opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife observation. The area's diverse landscape, consisting of rolling hills, rivers, and forests, offers a picturesque setting for outdoor exploration and recreation. From scenic drives to birdwatching, Uniontown and its surroundings offer a range of outdoor activities for individuals seeking to enjoy nature's beauty.
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): 8.0
Uniontown receives approximately
1241mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 89%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Uniontown has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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
Robert S. Kerr Reservoir
Area Rivers
Robert S. Kerr Reservoir
Snowpack Depths
Robert S. Kerr Reservoir
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Robert S. Kerr Reservoir
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.5
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
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.