Jackson County, Alabama
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 52,501
79.0NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
52,501
🏠
Building Value
$11.8B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$29.4M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🌪️
Relatively HighTornado
Annual Loss$6.4M
Risk Score92.4
⚡
Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$810K
Risk Score88.9
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score88.0
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score85.6
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$829K
Risk Score83.4
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$3.3M
Risk Score83.3
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$155K
Risk Score80.2
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$13.5M
Risk Score78.7
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score74.9
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$132K
Risk Score66.4
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$67K
Risk Score61.2
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$140K
Risk Score59.4
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$324K
Risk Score53.7
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$172K
Risk Score47.3
Jackson County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
79.0+30.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
61.2+12.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
77.7+28.5 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
27.1-21.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
77.7
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
27.1
Relatively 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.