Osage County, Kansas

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 15,742

35.4NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

15,742

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Building Value

$3.9B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$10.8M

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Hazards Tracked

14

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Ice Storm

Very High
Annual Loss$2.0M
Risk Score96.6

Winter Weather

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$190K
Risk Score79.1

Lightning

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$642K
Risk Score78.3
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Hail

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$677K
Risk Score75.3
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Wildfire

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$249K
Risk Score74.9
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Heat Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$595K
Risk Score61.7
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Strong Wind

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$706K
Risk Score60.4
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Tornado

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score57.0
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Drought

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$210K
Risk Score56.0
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Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$873
Risk Score44.5
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Cold Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$595K
Risk Score38.4
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Riverine Flooding

Very Low
Annual Loss$3.4M
Risk Score30.2
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Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$53K
Risk Score27.2
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Hurricane

No Rating
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0

Osage County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

35.4-13.3 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

74.9+26.2 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

44.8-4.4 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

59.4+10.7 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

44.8

Relatively Moderate

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

59.4

Relatively Moderate

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.