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Fairbanks
Eden Index
Climate
•
Recreation
0.7
•
Community
3.7
•
Safeguard
/10
Fairbanks, Alaska is located in the interior of the state and is known for its extreme climate. It experiences long, cold winters with temperatures often dipping below -40°F, while summers are short and mild. The hydrological constituents of the area include the Chena River, Tanana River, and numerous lakes and ponds. Fairbanks has a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing in the winter, and hiking, fishing, and boating in the summer. The city is also home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, a renowned research institution and a major contributor to the community. Despite its remote location, Fairbanks has a vibrant community and offers visitors a unique experience of Alaska's interior.
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):
Fairbanks receives approximately
mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 72%
and air temperatures averaging around
°C.
Fairbanks has a plant hardyness factor of
, 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
190405
Area Rivers
190405
Snowpack Depths
190405
Reservoir Storage Capacity
190405
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 0.7
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Whitefish - Lower Chatanika State Rec Area | 25 | 627 ft | |||
Chena River State Rec Site | 60 | 443 ft | |||
Olnes Pond - Lower Chatanika State Rec Area | 15 | 541 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): 3.7
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.