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Colter-Bay
Eden Index
Climate
6.2
•
Recreation
8.0
•
Community
4.4
•
Safeguard
6.4/10
Colter Bay is located in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, USA. The climate is characterized by cold, snowy winters and mild summers with occasional thunderstorms. The hydrology constituents include the Snake River, Jackson Lake, and several smaller lakes and streams. Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. The area is especially popular for camping, with several campgrounds available in the vicinity. The Colter Bay Visitor Center provides educational exhibits and programs, as well as information on park activities and services. Overall, Colter Bay offers a stunning natural landscape and ample opportunities for 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): 6.2
Colter-Bay receives approximately
468mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 77%
and air temperatures averaging around
4°C.
Colter-Bay 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
Snake Headwaters
Area Rivers
Snake Headwaters
Snowpack Depths
Snake Headwaters
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Snake Headwaters
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 8.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lizard Creek - Grand Teton National Park | 60 | 6,808 ft | |||
| Signal Mountain - Grand Teton National Park | 86 | 6,821 ft | |||
| Murphy Creek | 10 | 6,210 ft | |||
| Reunion Flat | 7 | 6,862 ft | |||
| Cabin Creek | 10 | 5,850 ft | |||
| Hoback | 16 | 6,185 ft | |||
| Jenny Lake - Grand Teton National Park | 49 | 6,816 ft | |||
| Elbow | 7 | 5,779 ft | |||
| Gros Ventre - Grand Teton National Park | 350 | 6,572 ft | |||
| East Table Creek | 17 | 5,789 ft | |||
| Teton Canyon | 22 | 6,959 ft | |||
| Station Creek | 15 | 5,813 ft | |||
| Curtis Canyon | 12 | 7,049 ft | |||
| Lynx Creek | 10 | 6,195 ft | |||
| Moose Flat | 10 | 6,415 ft | |||
| Colter Bay - Grand Teton National Park | 350 | 6,810 ft |
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): 4.4
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.