Avoyelles County, Louisiana
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 39,654
73.0NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
39,654
🏠
Building Value
$7.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$19.9M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$2.5M
Risk Score97.2
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$726K
Risk Score92.1
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$4.8M
Risk Score90.0
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$3.1M
Risk Score84.4
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$3.2M
Risk Score84.3
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$518K
Risk Score82.6
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$879K
Risk Score78.5
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$406K
Risk Score55.6
Show all 15 hazards
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$192K
Risk Score52.1
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$28K
Risk Score49.3
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$3.5M
Risk Score44.5
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$123K
Risk Score42.6
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$189
Risk Score29.8
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score28.4
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No RatingCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Avoyelles County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
73.0+24.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
49.3+0.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
97.9+48.7 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
63.1+14.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
97.9
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
63.1
Relatively HighHigher 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.