Lamar County, Georgia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 18,488
7.8NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
18,488
🏠
Building Value
$3.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$3.8M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🌀
Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$324K
Risk Score64.9
☀️
Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$158K
Risk Score52.2
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$144K
Risk Score40.1
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$162K
Risk Score39.4
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$204K
Risk Score39.0
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score34.9
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$624K
Risk Score34.7
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$282K
Risk Score31.2
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$106K
Risk Score31.1
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$24K
Risk Score26.6
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score15.2
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$40
Risk Score12.6
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$49K
Risk Score8.0
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score4.1
Lamar County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
7.8-40.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
34.9-13.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
47.3-1.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
38.7-10.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
47.3
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
38.7
Relatively 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.