🔥WildfireScore

Elmore County, Idaho

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 28,530

52.0NRI
Relatively Low

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

28,530

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Building Value

$5.4B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$21.7M

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Hazards Tracked

15

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Wildfire

Relatively High
Annual Loss$12.8M
Risk Score97.6
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Avalanche

Relatively High
Annual Loss$2.3M
Risk Score90.8
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Landslide

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score80.3
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Winter Weather

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$163K
Risk Score69.6
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Heat Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$704K
Risk Score58.7
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Strong Wind

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$688K
Risk Score49.1
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Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$218K
Risk Score42.0
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Volcanic Activity

Very Low
Annual Loss$7
Risk Score39.7
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Ice Storm

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$42K
Risk Score30.4
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Riverine Flooding

Very Low
Annual Loss$4.5M
Risk Score30.1
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Lightning

Very Low
Annual Loss$97K
Risk Score22.0
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Drought

Very Low
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score18.0
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Hail

Very Low
Annual Loss$80K
Risk Score17.8
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Cold Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$140K
Risk Score12.2
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Tornado

Very Low
Annual Loss$44K
Risk Score7.1

Elmore County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

52.0+3.3 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

97.6+48.9 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

12.2-37.0 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

8.1-40.6 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

12.2

Very Low

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

8.1

Very Low

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice

Elmore 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

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.