Ada County, Idaho
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 494,805
Overall Risk Rating
Population
494,805
Building Value
$93.1B
Annual Hazard Loss
$115.6M
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Winter Weather
Wildfire
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Lightning
Riverine Flooding
Earthquake
Ice Storm
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Volcanic Activity
Landslide
Hail
Cold Wave
Avalanche
Tornado
Drought
Ada County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Very LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
92.2
Very HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Ada County has relatively high wildfire risk. Homeowners should verify adequate fire coverage with their insurance provider. Standard policies may not fully cover wildfire damage in high-risk areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.