Hancock County, Georgia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 8,698
11.9NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
8,698
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Building Value
$1.7B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$2.9M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$142K
Risk Score62.1
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$163K
Risk Score60.5
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$33K
Risk Score54.1
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$112K
Risk Score44.3
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$152K
Risk Score43.5
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$28K
Risk Score38.7
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$86K
Risk Score36.1
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$262K
Risk Score28.8
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score26.9
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$108
Risk Score25.2
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$94K
Risk Score19.0
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$91K
Risk Score16.0
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score8.5
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score3.3
Hancock County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
11.9-36.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
54.1+5.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
98.3+49.1 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
6.4-42.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
98.3
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
6.4
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.