La Plata County, Colorado
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 55,533
75.2NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
55,533
🏠
Building Value
$18.6B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$39.5M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🔥
Relatively ModerateWildfire
Annual Loss$10.7M
Risk Score97.6
🏔️
Relatively HighAvalanche
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score88.5
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$51K
Risk Score87.8
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score85.2
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$24.3M
Risk Score81.4
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$975K
Risk Score70.9
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$121K
Risk Score64.2
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$142K
Risk Score47.3
Show all 14 hazards
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$21K
Risk Score21.2
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$181K
Risk Score15.9
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$90K
Risk Score10.6
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$10K
Risk Score6.4
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score6.3
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$55
Risk Score3.0
La Plata County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
75.2+26.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
97.6+48.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
21.0-28.2 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
48.3-0.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
21.0
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
48.3
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.