Houston County, Georgia

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 163,485

70.5NRI
Relatively Low

Overall Risk Rating

👥

Population

163,485

🏠

Building Value

$29.2B

💰

Annual Hazard Loss

$33.2M

⚠️

Hazards Tracked

14

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

🌡️

Heat Wave

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$4.4M
Risk Score92.5

Lightning

Relatively High
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score85.9
🌀

Hurricane

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$2.3M
Risk Score80.5
🌪️

Tornado

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$4.4M
Risk Score79.4
🏔️

Earthquake

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score79.1
🌊

Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$16.0M
Risk Score71.6
🧊

Hail

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$648K
Risk Score70.5
🔥

Wildfire

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$174K
Risk Score68.1
Show all 14 hazards
☀️

Drought

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$509K
Risk Score67.4
💨

Strong Wind

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score66.7
🥶

Cold Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$892K
Risk Score44.8
❄️

Ice Storm

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$69K
Risk Score42.5
⛰️

Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$635
Risk Score37.5

Winter Weather

Very Low
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score18.1

Houston County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

70.5+21.8 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

68.1+19.4 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

22.4-26.8 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

65.7+17.0 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

22.4

Relatively Low

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

65.7

Relatively High

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

← View all counties in Georgia

Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.