Highlands County, Florida
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 101,136
89.4NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
101,136
🏠
Building Value
$19.7B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$46.7M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
13
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
💨
Very HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$12.7M
Risk Score99.8
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Relatively HighHurricane
Annual Loss$15.7M
Risk Score95.7
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score95.3
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Relatively ModerateWildfire
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score92.7
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$2.6M
Risk Score82.5
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$10.6M
Risk Score78.4
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score75.4
☀️
Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$365K
Risk Score73.1
Show all 13 hazards
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$596K
Risk Score72.6
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$110K
Risk Score41.6
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$194
Risk Score30.8
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$36K
Risk Score28.0
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No RatingWinter Weather
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Highlands County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
89.4+40.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
92.7+44.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
94.1+44.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
5.7-43.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
94.1
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
5.7
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.