Richland County, Illinois
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 15,809
46.7NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
15,809
🏠
Building Value
$5.8B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$12.3M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$4.2M
Risk Score89.6
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$654K
Risk Score77.3
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$587K
Risk Score64.1
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$516K
Risk Score54.1
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score53.6
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$59K
Risk Score53.2
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score52.4
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$227K
Risk Score51.0
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$62K
Risk Score46.9
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$4.2M
Risk Score41.3
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$546K
Risk Score40.0
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$23K
Risk Score38.7
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$80K
Risk Score26.8
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$840
Risk Score2.7
Richland County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
46.7-2.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
2.7-46.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
66.9+17.7 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
88.3+39.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
66.9
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
88.3
Very 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.