Laurel County, Kentucky
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 62,486
71.7NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
62,486
🏠
Building Value
$11.9B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$23.9M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛄
Relatively HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$355K
Risk Score91.4
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score90.8
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Relatively ModerateWildfire
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score89.5
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$5.0M
Risk Score88.8
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$30K
Risk Score86.9
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$3.8M
Risk Score83.5
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score79.5
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$972K
Risk Score78.6
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score77.3
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$446K
Risk Score73.8
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$8.4M
Risk Score64.9
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$62K
Risk Score50.9
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$50K
Risk Score44.0
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score28.3
Laurel County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
71.7+23.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
89.5+40.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
68.2+19.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
29.0-19.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
68.2
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
29.0
Relatively 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.