Polk County, Arkansas
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 19,179
46.1NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
19,179
🏠
Building Value
$5.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$9.8M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$759K
Risk Score91.9
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$356K
Risk Score82.4
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$603K
Risk Score80.4
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score75.3
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$574K
Risk Score68.4
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$72K
Risk Score64.7
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score63.5
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$215K
Risk Score58.8
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$462K
Risk Score57.9
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$247K
Risk Score55.5
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$4.9M
Risk Score53.4
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$33K
Risk Score45.8
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$259K
Risk Score28.5
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Polk County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
46.1-2.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
82.4+33.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
84.0+34.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
11.6-37.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
84.0
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
11.6
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.