Edwards County, Illinois
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 6,245
26.1NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
6,245
🏠
Building Value
$2.0B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$6.2M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score91.6
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score83.7
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$255K
Risk Score49.0
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$366K
Risk Score47.7
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$788
Risk Score46.5
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$26K
Risk Score34.5
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$369K
Risk Score30.0
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score27.6
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$5K
Risk Score22.9
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$56K
Risk Score21.7
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score21.5
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$157K
Risk Score19.9
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$27K
Risk Score11.0
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$200
Risk Score0.8
Edwards County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
26.1-22.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
0.8-47.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
84.1+34.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
61.5+12.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
84.1
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
61.5
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.