Rapides County, Louisiana
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 129,664
84.3NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
129,664
🏠
Building Value
$26.2B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$39.6M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score96.1
🥶
Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$6.6M
Risk Score92.6
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$2.6M
Risk Score91.5
☀️
Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score91.3
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$6.4M
Risk Score90.6
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$470K
Risk Score85.5
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$16.4M
Risk Score82.2
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$255K
Risk Score78.0
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$903K
Risk Score77.5
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$776K
Risk Score73.7
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$107K
Risk Score72.1
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score68.7
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score60.3
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$263K
Risk Score57.6
Rapides County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
84.3+35.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
78.0+29.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
79.3+30.1 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
80.1+31.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
79.3
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
80.1
Very 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.