Northwest Arctic County, Alaska
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 7,726
54.6NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
7,726
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Building Value
$1.4B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$9.9M
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Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🥶
Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$9.1M
Risk Score97.3
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$19K
Risk Score86.1
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$107K
Risk Score78.6
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$343K
Risk Score65.7
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$69K
Risk Score65.7
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score62.6
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Very LowVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$1
Risk Score29.3
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score6.6
Show all 16 hazards
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score5.1
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$302K
Risk Score3.4
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.5
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No RatingCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
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No RatingHail
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
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Insufficient DataHeat Wave
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
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No RatingStrong Wind
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Northwest Arctic County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
54.6+5.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
65.7+17.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
99.8+50.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
5.9-42.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
99.8
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
5.9
Very LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.