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Verona
Eden Index
Climate
6.9
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
5.3
•
Safeguard
5.1/10
Verona, Wisconsin is a charming suburban town located in Dane County. It experiences a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Summers are typically mild with average temperatures ranging from 70°F to 80°F, offering pleasant conditions for outdoor activities. Winters, on the other hand, can be cold with temperatures ranging from 20°F to 30°F, allowing for winter sports such as ice skating and skiing.
Hydrologically, Verona is situated in the Yahara River watershed. The area is home to several lakes, including Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, and Lake Wingra, which are great for boating, fishing, and water sports. Additionally, the nearby Badger Mill Creek and Sugar River provide opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and tubing.
Verona boasts numerous outdoor recreation opportunities. The Badger Prairie County Park offers trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing, as well as picnic areas and a dog park. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which passes through the area, offers breathtaking views of glacial features. The nearby Governor Nelson State Park provides opportunities for camping, swimming, and bird-watching. Verona is a nature lover's paradise, with its diverse landscapes and outdoor recreation options.
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): 6.9
Verona receives approximately
897mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Verona 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.
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Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Columbia | 12 | 212 ft | |||
| Roosevelt State Park | None | 562 ft | |||
| Buccaneer State Park | 276 | 5 ft | |||
| Lake Mike Conner | 20 | 314 ft | |||
| Okatoma Water Park | None | 396 ft | |||
| McLeod Water Park | None | 22 ft | |||
| Dry Creek Water Park | None | 514 ft | |||
| Lake Ross Barnett | 22 | 402 ft | |||
| Marathon Lake | 71 | 481 ft | |||
| Little Black Creek Waterpark | None | 296 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): 5.3
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.