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Wright-City
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
3.0
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.2/10
Wright City is a small town located in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. The climate in Wright City is classified as humid subtropical, characterized by hot and humid summers with mild and relatively dry winters. Summers can be quite hot with average temperatures reaching the mid-90s°F (35°C), while winters are generally mild with average temperatures around 50°F (10°C).
The hydrology constituents in Wright City primarily revolve around the Little River, which flows through the southern part of the town. The river provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water activities. Additionally, there are several small lakes and ponds in the surrounding area that offer further fishing and recreational opportunities.
Outdoor recreation is abundant in Wright City and its vicinity. The nearby Ouachita National Forest offers numerous trails for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy hunting, birdwatching, and ATV riding in the surrounding forests and public lands. The region's natural beauty, with its rolling hills, streams, and abundant wildlife, provides an ideal setting for nature lovers and those seeking outdoor adventure.
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): 7.9
Wright-City receives approximately
1305mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 80%
and air temperatures averaging around
17°C.
Wright-City 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
Red-Little
Area Rivers
Red-Little
Snowpack Depths
Red-Little
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Red-Little
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.0
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
Nearby Fishing
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.