Los Angeles County, California
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 10,005,712
Overall Risk Rating
Population
10,005,712
Building Value
$1703.7B
Annual Hazard Loss
$7.6B
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Earthquake
Riverine Flooding
Wildfire
Heat Wave
Landslide
Tornado
Lightning
Hail
Show all 16 hazards
Avalanche
Coastal Flooding
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Tsunami
Drought
Cold Wave
Hurricane
Los Angeles County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
55.4
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
13.5
Very LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Los Angeles County has very high wildfire risk. Homeowners should verify adequate fire coverage with their insurance provider. Standard policies may not fully cover wildfire damage in high-risk areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.