Appanoose County, Iowa
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 12,311
41.2NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
12,311
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Building Value
$3.9B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$10.3M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$2.6M
Risk Score96.3
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score73.1
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score73.1
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$708K
Risk Score69.5
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$65K
Risk Score59.5
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$286K
Risk Score58.3
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$544K
Risk Score57.7
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$757K
Risk Score50.0
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$164K
Risk Score46.3
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$70K
Risk Score31.5
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$2.8M
Risk Score30.0
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$24K
Risk Score28.8
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$17K
Risk Score23.1
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score9.1
Appanoose County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
41.2-7.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
59.5+10.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
70.0+20.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
60.0+11.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
70.0
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
60.0
Relatively HighHigher 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.