Scott County, Kentucky

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 57,141

56.1NRI
Relatively Low

Overall Risk Rating

👥

Population

57,141

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Building Value

$13.5B

💰

Annual Hazard Loss

$20.6M

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Hazards Tracked

14

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Strong Wind

Relatively High
Annual Loss$2.6M
Risk Score92.2
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Tornado

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$4.5M
Risk Score80.5
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Earthquake

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score75.4

Lightning

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$581K
Risk Score71.6

Winter Weather

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$142K
Risk Score69.8
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Ice Storm

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$169K
Risk Score63.2
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$9.3M
Risk Score58.1
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Hail

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$369K
Risk Score56.5
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Cold Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score53.3
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Heat Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$408K
Risk Score50.0
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Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$895
Risk Score42.9
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Hurricane

Very Low
Annual Loss$27K
Risk Score37.0
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Drought

Very Low
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score22.1
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Wildfire

Very Low
Annual Loss$5K
Risk Score14.6

Scott County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

56.1+7.4 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

14.6-34.1 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

27.8-21.4 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

84.1+35.4 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

27.8

Relatively Low

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

84.1

Very High

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.