Russell County, Kentucky

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 17,977

31.9NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

17,977

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Building Value

$4.4B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$7.2M

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Hazards Tracked

14

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

Winter Weather

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$92K
Risk Score70.4
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Cold Wave

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score65.6
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Tornado

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score64.1
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Hail

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$294K
Risk Score63.0
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Strong Wind

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$498K
Risk Score59.1
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Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$269K
Risk Score56.4
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Ice Storm

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$67K
Risk Score52.7

Lightning

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$167K
Risk Score50.8
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Hurricane

Very Low
Annual Loss$48K
Risk Score49.2
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Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$624
Risk Score44.3
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$2.9M
Risk Score35.7
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Heat Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$125K
Risk Score35.2
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Drought

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$24K
Risk Score33.0
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Wildfire

Very Low
Annual Loss$10K
Risk Score29.8

Russell County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

31.9-16.8 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

29.8-18.9 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

85.8+36.6 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

52.7+4.0 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

85.8

Very High

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

52.7

Relatively Moderate

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.