Fountain County, Indiana
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 16,462
21.2NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
16,462
🏠
Building Value
$3.9B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$8.2M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$493K
Risk Score67.8
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$2.1M
Risk Score67.3
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$355K
Risk Score62.5
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$743K
Risk Score57.8
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score56.7
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$380K
Risk Score54.7
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$79K
Risk Score53.8
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$281K
Risk Score49.8
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$223K
Risk Score37.7
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$810K
Risk Score36.9
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$14K
Risk Score29.1
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$24K
Risk Score24.0
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$2.8M
Risk Score21.1
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score6.5
Fountain County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
21.2-27.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
6.5-42.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
28.1-21.1 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
46.1-2.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
28.1
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
46.1
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.