Bell County, Kentucky
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 24,010
68.0NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
24,010
🏠
Building Value
$3.8B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$18.8M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$36K
Risk Score89.1
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$15.0M
Risk Score82.0
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$156K
Risk Score73.3
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score73.2
⛄
Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$95K
Risk Score71.3
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Relatively LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score69.7
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$308K
Risk Score59.4
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$199K
Risk Score52.1
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$348K
Risk Score46.6
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$182K
Risk Score42.8
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$641K
Risk Score41.6
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score35.2
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$14K
Risk Score22.5
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$49K
Risk Score20.6
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score17.4
Bell County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
68.0+19.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
73.3+24.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
80.8+31.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
13.6-35.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
80.8
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
13.6
Very LowHigher 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.