Jefferson County, Idaho

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 30,825

40.1NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

👥

Population

30,825

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Building Value

$6.2B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$17.2M

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Hazards Tracked

15

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

Winter Weather

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$329K
Risk Score82.7
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Cold Wave

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$5.6M
Risk Score81.8
🏔️

Earthquake

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$2.4M
Risk Score80.6
🌡️

Heat Wave

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$2.0M
Risk Score79.1
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Wildfire

Very Low
Annual Loss$138K
Risk Score62.5
🌋

Volcanic Activity

Very Low
Annual Loss$37
Risk Score58.3

Lightning

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$381K
Risk Score54.7
🌊

Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$6.0M
Risk Score37.1
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Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$596
Risk Score34.5
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Drought

Very Low
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score22.2
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Hail

Very Low
Annual Loss$100K
Risk Score20.6
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Strong Wind

Very Low
Annual Loss$133K
Risk Score12.4
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Ice Storm

Very Low
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score10.9
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Tornado

Very Low
Annual Loss$47K
Risk Score7.0
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Avalanche

Very Low
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score1.9

Jefferson County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

40.1-8.6 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

62.5+13.8 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

10.6-38.6 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

39.7-9.0 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

10.6

Very Low

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

39.7

Relatively Low

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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