Russell County, Kentucky
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 17,977
31.9NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
17,977
🏠
Building Value
$4.4B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$7.2M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛄
Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$92K
Risk Score70.4
🥶
Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score65.6
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score64.1
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$294K
Risk Score63.0
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$498K
Risk Score59.1
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$269K
Risk Score56.4
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$67K
Risk Score52.7
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$167K
Risk Score50.8
Show all 14 hazards
🌀
Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$48K
Risk Score49.2
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$624
Risk Score44.3
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$2.9M
Risk Score35.7
🌡️
Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$125K
Risk Score35.2
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$24K
Risk Score33.0
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Very LowWildfire
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 HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
52.7
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.