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Whittington
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.3/10
Whittington, Illinois is a small village located in Franklin County. The village experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. Average temperatures range from around 30°F (-1°C) in winter to 90°F (32°C) in summer, with occasional extremes. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average annual rainfall of approximately 40 inches (1016 mm).
Whittington is surrounded by the Rend Lake Conservancy District, which encompasses a 19,000-acre reservoir known as Rend Lake. This reservoir provides a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. Boating, fishing, and swimming are popular activities during the warmer months, while hiking, camping, and wildlife observation can be enjoyed year-round. The lake is home to an abundance of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish, attracting fishing enthusiasts.
The hydrology constituents of the area primarily revolve around Rend Lake, which serves as a water source for the region. The lake's water level is controlled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ensuring a stable water supply for residential, agricultural, and recreational purposes in Whittington and surrounding areas.
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): 8.3
Whittington receives approximately
1119mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 84%
and air temperatures averaging around
14°C.
Whittington has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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-Meramec
Area Rivers
Upper Mississippi-Meramec
Snowpack Depths
Upper Mississippi-Meramec
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Mississippi-Meramec
Groundwater Levels
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
Nearby Ski 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.