El Paso County, Colorado
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 729,693
Overall Risk Rating
Population
729,693
Building Value
$119.6B
Annual Hazard Loss
$212.6M
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Winter Weather
Wildfire
Hail
Lightning
Tornado
Riverine Flooding
Strong Wind
Avalanche
Show all 15 hazards
Heat Wave
Earthquake
Cold Wave
Volcanic Activity
Ice Storm
Drought
Landslide
El Paso 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
10.6
Very LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
58.0
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
El Paso County has relatively 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.