Pickens County, Georgia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 33,175
34.8NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
33,175
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Building Value
$7.3B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$11.2M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score74.4
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$495K
Risk Score69.6
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.9M
Risk Score62.4
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score61.1
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$83K
Risk Score59.8
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$436K
Risk Score59.0
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$527K
Risk Score48.0
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$223K
Risk Score45.5
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$5.8M
Risk Score45.3
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$33K
Risk Score41.3
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$52K
Risk Score39.7
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$55K
Risk Score37.7
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$16K
Risk Score18.6
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$45K
Risk Score16.8
Pickens County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
34.8-13.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
59.8+11.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
36.8-12.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
39.2-9.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
36.8
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
39.2
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.