Mesa County, Colorado
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 155,647
75.1NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
155,647
🏠
Building Value
$31.5B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$34.7M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively HighLandslide
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score99.4
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Very HighLightning
Annual Loss$2.7M
Risk Score97.3
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Relatively HighAvalanche
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score90.1
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Relatively ModerateWildfire
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score89.9
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$2.8M
Risk Score84.7
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$21.8M
Risk Score81.9
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$656K
Risk Score73.9
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$123K
Risk Score68.2
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$568K
Risk Score59.3
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$39K
Risk Score33.2
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$445K
Risk Score30.9
🧊
Very LowHail
Annual Loss$78K
Risk Score21.2
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Very LowVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score18.6
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$199K
Risk Score17.7
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$81K
Risk Score10.8
Mesa County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
75.1+26.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
89.9+41.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
37.0-12.2 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
56.7+8.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
37.0
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
56.7
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.