Hamilton County, Iowa
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 15,039
42.9NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
15,039
🏠
Building Value
$6.1B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$15.5M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$3.7M
Risk Score96.3
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$712K
Risk Score72.3
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score68.8
⛄
Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$129K
Risk Score66.1
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$2.4M
Risk Score64.8
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score58.5
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$5.8M
Risk Score41.0
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$58K
Risk Score39.2
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$467
Risk Score33.6
🌀
Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score18.9
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$69K
Risk Score17.5
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$25K
Risk Score17.1
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$5K
Risk Score13.5
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$23K
Risk Score10.7
Hamilton County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
42.9-5.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
13.5-35.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
22.4-26.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
71.5+22.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
22.4
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
71.5
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.