Harlan County, Kentucky
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 26,728
65.7NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
26,728
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Building Value
$4.0B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$17.7M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$42K
Risk Score90.5
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score86.9
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$13.7M
Risk Score79.9
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Relatively LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$11K
Risk Score75.3
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$109K
Risk Score73.3
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$121K
Risk Score69.8
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score65.4
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$269K
Risk Score56.2
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$169K
Risk Score47.9
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$26K
Risk Score42.6
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$159K
Risk Score39.7
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$588K
Risk Score39.5
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$16K
Risk Score24.1
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$40K
Risk Score16.4
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Harlan County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
65.7+17.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
69.8+21.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
80.0+30.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
13.7-35.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
80.0
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
13.7
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.