Knott County, Kentucky
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 14,224
52.1NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
14,224
🏠
Building Value
$2.4B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$11.5M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$57K
Risk Score92.9
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$163K
Risk Score74.1
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$10.2M
Risk Score73.1
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$700
Risk Score56.3
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$47K
Risk Score52.4
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$391K
Risk Score36.8
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$76K
Risk Score35.1
🌀
Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$14K
Risk Score34.5
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$108K
Risk Score32.9
💨
Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$216K
Risk Score32.3
🧊
Very LowHail
Annual Loss$85K
Risk Score31.0
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$66K
Risk Score27.0
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$152K
Risk Score19.5
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score10.8
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Knott County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
52.1+3.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
74.1+25.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
81.0+31.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
4.6-44.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
81.0
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
4.6
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.