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Charleston
Eden Index
Climate
8.2
•
Recreation
6.9
•
Community
4.0
•
Safeguard
6.7/10
Charleston, South Carolina is a historic city located on the coast that experiences a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid with frequent thunderstorms, while winters are mild with occasional freezing temperatures. The city is surrounded by rivers, creeks, and marshes, and is susceptible to flooding during heavy rain events and hurricanes. The hydrology constituents of the area include sediment, nutrients, and pollutants that can impact the health of the local waterways. Despite these challenges, Charleston offers a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding in its waterways, as well as hiking and biking in nearby parks and nature preserves.
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): 8.2
Charleston receives approximately
1161mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Charleston has a plant hardyness factor of
9, 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
Edisto-South Carolina Coastal
Area Rivers
Edisto-South Carolina Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Edisto-South Carolina Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Edisto-South Carolina Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 6.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay Navy Military | None | 82 ft | |||
| Foster Creek RV Military | None | 22 ft | |||
| Charleston AFB RV Military | None | 44 ft | |||
| James Island | 125 | 8 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): 4.0
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.