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What-Cheer
Eden Index
Climate
7.8
•
Recreation
4.0
•
Community
2.5
•
Safeguard
5.1/10
What Cheer, Iowa is a small city located in Keokuk County, in the southeastern part of the state. The climate in What Cheer can be described as warm and temperate. Summers are typically hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-90s Fahrenheit. Winters are cold, with temperatures ranging from the mid-teens to the mid-30s Fahrenheit. Precipitation is spread fairly evenly throughout the year, with an average of around 35 inches of rainfall annually.
In terms of hydrology, What Cheer is primarily located within the Skunk River Watershed. This watershed provides a vital source of water for the city and supports various aquatic habitats. The Skunk River offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based recreational activities.
As for outdoor recreation, What Cheer boasts several parks and green spaces, including the What Cheer City Park and the What Cheer Opera House Park. These parks offer amenities such as playgrounds, picnic areas, and walking trails. Additionally, the nearby Lake Keomah State Park provides opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, and swimming. The park features a scenic lake surrounded by woodlands, offering visitors a chance to enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
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): 7.8
What-Cheer receives approximately
920mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
What-Cheer 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
Upper Mississippi-Skunk-Wapsipinicon
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Skunk-Wapsipinicon
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Skunk-Wapsipinicon
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Skunk-Wapsipinicon
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidwell Point - Norfolk Lake | None | 549 ft | |||
| Robinson Point - Norfolk Lake | None | 605 ft | |||
| Lakeview - Bull Shoals Lake | None | 757 ft | |||
| Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake | None | 639 ft | |||
| Jordan - Norfolk Lake | None | 683 ft | |||
| Rush Landing - Buffalo National River | None | 451 ft | |||
| Woods Point - Norfolk Lake | 11 | 548 ft | |||
| Quarry Cove - Norfolk Lake | None | 628 ft | |||
| Henderson - Norfolk Lake | None | 590 ft | |||
| Georges Cove - Norfolk Lake | None | 633 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): 2.5
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.