Breathitt County, Kentucky
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 13,610
64.7NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
13,610
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Building Value
$2.2B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$14.8M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$63K
Risk Score94.0
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$13.3M
Risk Score82.3
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$105K
Risk Score69.9
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$51K
Risk Score57.1
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$103K
Risk Score41.6
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$403K
Risk Score40.2
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$17K
Risk Score39.5
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$103K
Risk Score38.2
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$222K
Risk Score36.3
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$82K
Risk Score35.3
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$109K
Risk Score35.1
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$263K
Risk Score27.5
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$39
Risk Score25.1
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$10K
Risk Score19.9
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Breathitt County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
64.7+16.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
69.9+21.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
91.2+42.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
6.3-42.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
91.2
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
6.3
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.