Carter County, Kentucky
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 26,602
52.7NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
26,602
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Building Value
$4.3B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$14.2M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$46K
Risk Score89.9
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.9M
Risk Score86.4
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$10.5M
Risk Score69.4
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$106K
Risk Score59.0
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$62K
Risk Score58.2
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$48K
Risk Score47.4
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$142K
Risk Score42.2
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$139K
Risk Score41.3
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$715K
Risk Score40.2
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$319K
Risk Score38.0
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score37.0
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$107K
Risk Score31.9
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$179K
Risk Score19.7
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$775
Risk Score15.9
Carter County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
52.7+4.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
58.2+9.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
61.6+12.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
11.8-36.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
61.6
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
11.8
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.