Huerfano County, Colorado

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 6,808

24.2NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

👥

Population

6,808

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Building Value

$1.9B

💰

Annual Hazard Loss

$5.6M

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Hazards Tracked

15

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Wildfire

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$653K
Risk Score87.6

Winter Weather

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$75K
Risk Score65.3

Lightning

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$247K
Risk Score62.3
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$4.2M
Risk Score47.9
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Hail

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$158K
Risk Score46.9
⛰️

Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$494
Risk Score41.4
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Drought

Very Low
Annual Loss$17K
Risk Score30.0
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Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$34K
Risk Score26.1
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Avalanche

Very Low
Annual Loss$49
Risk Score25.9
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Heat Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$35K
Risk Score18.2
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Strong Wind

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$104K
Risk Score17.6
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Tornado

Very Low
Annual Loss$60K
Risk Score11.7
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Ice Storm

Very Low
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score6.5
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Cold Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$23K
Risk Score6.3
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Volcanic Activity

No Rating
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0

Huerfano County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

24.2-24.5 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

87.6+38.9 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

83.5+34.3 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

16.6-32.1 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

83.5

Very High

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

16.6

Very Low

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.