Whitfield County, Georgia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 102,749
81.5NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
102,749
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Building Value
$21.8B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$37.9M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🌪️
Relatively HighTornado
Annual Loss$8.7M
Risk Score94.0
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Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$7.0M
Risk Score92.2
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Relatively ModerateEarthquake
Annual Loss$4.9M
Risk Score90.6
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$847K
Risk Score86.8
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$231K
Risk Score85.0
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$652K
Risk Score77.8
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score77.4
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$13.8M
Risk Score75.5
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score71.9
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$190K
Risk Score70.4
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$187K
Risk Score60.6
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$63K
Risk Score58.0
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$306K
Risk Score49.6
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$42K
Risk Score36.8
Whitfield County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
81.5+32.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
58.0+9.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
59.0+9.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
12.0-36.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
59.0
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
12.0
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.