Baton-Rouge

Climate Recreation Community Catastrophe

Baton-Rouge
Eden Index

Climate 7.2 Recreation 3.1 Community 2.4 Safeguard

4.5/10

Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana, located in the southeastern region of the United States. The city experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The Mississippi River runs through Baton Rouge, providing ample hydrological opportunities for water-based activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking. The city is also home to several parks and nature reserves, including the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center and the Baton Rouge Zoo. Additionally, Baton Rouge is known for its vibrant food and music scene, with many restaurants and live music venues throughout the city.

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): 7.2


Baton-Rouge receives approximately 1576mm of rain per year, with humidity levels near 89% and air temperatures averaging around 20°C. Baton-Rouge has a plant hardyness factor of 8, meaning plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round. 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

Lower Mississippi-Baton Rouge

Area Rivers

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Snowpack Depths

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Reservoir Storage Capacity

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Groundwater Levels


Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.1


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
Big Spring - Ozark National Scenic River 123 727 ft
Chicot County RV Park 98 111 ft
Merrisach Lake Park - Merrisach Lake None 169 ft
Welter Recreation Park None 555 ft
Lake Chicot State Park None 128 ft
Kemper Williams Parish Park None 5 ft
Lake End Park 167 4 ft
Grand Gulf Military Park 42 238 ft
Wilbur D Mills None 188 ft
Notrebes Bend None 160 ft
Pendleton Bend None 172 ft
Greer Crossing 72 564 ft
Little Scotia Dispersed None 1,362 ft
Great River Road State Park None 150 ft
Onondaga Cave State Park None 791 ft
Victory Park 5 510 ft
Dupont Reservation Conservation Area - MDC 20 460 ft
Meramec State Park None 613 ft
Upper Augusta Skunk River Access None 557 ft
Hazel Creek None 846 ft
Berryman 19 1,009 ft
Loggers Lake 29 1,160 ft
Jerktail Landing None 657 ft
Lake End City Park 74 4 ft
Powder Mill - Ozark National Scenic River 8 561 ft
Grays Landing None 559 ft
Roberts Field None 561 ft
Farr Park 108 26 ft
Clear Spgs Rec Area 45 317 ft
Riverfront RV Park None 178 ft
Two Rivers - Ozark National Scenic River None 608 ft
Watercress 114 523 ft
Red Bluff 109 821 ft
Oak Grove City Park 30 117 ft
Geode State Park 170 699 ft
Sutton Bluff 45 820 ft
Natchez State Park None 236 ft
Carthage City Park None 666 ft
Owls Bend - Powder Mill None 556 ft
Hubinger Landing Park 18 503 ft
Lower Augusta Skunk River Access None 555 ft
Warfield Point Park None 132 ft
Henderson County State Conservation 35 554 ft
Lake Bruin State Park None 75 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): 2.4


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.


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