Barton County, Kansas
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 25,485
60.3NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
25,485
🏠
Building Value
$8.2B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$18.4M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighHail
Annual Loss$3.1M
Risk Score96.3
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score90.6
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$728K
Risk Score89.1
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Relatively HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$275K
Risk Score86.9
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$4.9M
Risk Score86.6
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$208K
Risk Score74.1
🌡️
Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$726K
Risk Score68.1
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score66.8
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$108K
Risk Score47.9
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$184K
Risk Score47.5
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$4.6M
Risk Score42.7
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$104K
Risk Score36.3
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$14
Risk Score7.8
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No RatingHurricane
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Barton County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
60.3+11.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
74.1+25.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
60.4+11.2 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
70.5+21.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
60.4
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
70.5
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.