Saguache County, Colorado
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 6,323
14.2NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
6,323
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Building Value
$2.1B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$5.0M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$163K
Risk Score96.2
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Relatively ModerateAvalanche
Annual Loss$848K
Risk Score84.8
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score83.7
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$540K
Risk Score76.2
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$98K
Risk Score64.1
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$109K
Risk Score37.1
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$316K
Risk Score27.4
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score20.3
Show all 15 hazards
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$59K
Risk Score19.4
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score17.5
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Very LowVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score12.1
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$11K
Risk Score8.4
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$37K
Risk Score8.0
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score5.7
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score2.3
Saguache County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
14.2-34.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
64.1+15.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
55.2+6.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
10.7-38.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
55.2
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
10.7
Very LowHigher 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.