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Slidell
Eden Index
Climate
7.2
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
2.7
•
Safeguard
4.5/10
Slidell, Louisiana is a vibrant city located in St. Tammany Parish, on the northeastern shore of Lake Pontchartrain. With a humid subtropical climate, Slidell experiences hot and humid summers, mild winters, and ample rainfall throughout the year. Summers are characterized by temperatures averaging in the high 80s to low 90s Fahrenheit, while winters remain pleasant with temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
The hydrology of Slidell is heavily influenced by its proximity to Lake Pontchartrain. The lake provides a source of recreational activities like boating, fishing, and water sports. The region also boasts an extensive network of bayous, rivers, and swamps, including the famous Honey Island Swamp, offering opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and wildlife observation.
Slidell is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous parks and nature reserves. The Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Fontainebleau State Park showcase the area's natural beauty, providing trails for hiking, birdwatching, and camping. The city is also home to the Tammany Trace, a 31-mile long paved trail perfect for walking, running, and biking. Whether you enjoy water-based activities or exploring lush green spaces, Slidell offers a diverse range of outdoor recreation opportunities.
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
Slidell receives approximately
1573mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 87%
and air temperatures averaging around
20°C.
Slidell 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
Lake Pontchartrain
Area Rivers
Lake Pontchartrain
Snowpack Depths
Lake Pontchartrain
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lake Pontchartrain
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
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
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): 2.7
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.