Gilmer County, Georgia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 31,286
68.1NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
31,286
🏠
Building Value
$7.8B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$19.3M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$118K
Risk Score95.9
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$2.7M
Risk Score80.7
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$521K
Risk Score80.3
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$11.7M
Risk Score75.3
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score75.3
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$654K
Risk Score72.0
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$135K
Risk Score71.3
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$230K
Risk Score62.2
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$141K
Risk Score59.6
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$509K
Risk Score59.0
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$253K
Risk Score58.0
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$70K
Risk Score53.1
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$22K
Risk Score30.6
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score7.0
Gilmer County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
68.1+19.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
71.3+22.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
78.7+29.5 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
14.4-34.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
78.7
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
14.4
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.