Hempstead County, Arkansas
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 20,040
52.1NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
20,040
🏠
Building Value
$5.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$11.7M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
❄️
Very HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$2.0M
Risk Score98.1
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$995K
Risk Score87.7
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$811K
Risk Score75.5
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$1.9M
Risk Score72.8
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$626K
Risk Score70.0
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$646K
Risk Score68.9
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$240K
Risk Score65.0
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$282K
Risk Score65.0
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$209K
Risk Score61.2
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$50K
Risk Score54.1
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$3.8M
Risk Score43.9
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$309
Risk Score34.9
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$12K
Risk Score32.8
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$76K
Risk Score12.4
Hempstead County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
52.1+3.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
32.8-15.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
82.0+32.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
10.3-38.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
82.0
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
10.3
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.