🔥WildfireScore

Jefferson County, Colorado

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 582,825

94.9NRI
Relatively High

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

582,825

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Building Value

$112.2B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$231.4M

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Hazards Tracked

15

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Hail

Very High
Annual Loss$58.0M
Risk Score99.8
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Lightning

Very High
Annual Loss$11.4M
Risk Score99.7
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Wildfire

Relatively High
Annual Loss$48.7M
Risk Score99.5
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Winter Weather

Very High
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score97.8
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Landslide

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$559K
Risk Score97.6
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Tornado

Relatively High
Annual Loss$22.0M
Risk Score96.5
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively High
Annual Loss$77.4M
Risk Score93.4
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Strong Wind

Relatively High
Annual Loss$3.3M
Risk Score92.6
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Earthquake

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$3.4M
Risk Score84.0
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Avalanche

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$131K
Risk Score77.9
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Cold Wave

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$3.3M
Risk Score73.3
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Ice Storm

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$325K
Risk Score71.8
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Heat Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score71.0
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Volcanic Activity

Very Low
Annual Loss$139
Risk Score71.0
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Drought

Very Low
Annual Loss$24K
Risk Score27.6

Jefferson County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

94.9+46.2 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

99.5+50.8 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

11.4-37.8 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

66.9+18.2 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

11.4

Very Low

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

66.9

Relatively High

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

🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice

Jefferson 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

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