Vermilion County, Louisiana
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 57,317
84.8NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
57,317
🏠
Building Value
$8.1B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$44.3M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
☀️
Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$3.3M
Risk Score97.5
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Relatively HighHurricane
Annual Loss$19.4M
Risk Score95.4
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score91.1
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$15.5M
Risk Score79.5
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$2.5M
Risk Score77.7
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score77.0
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Relatively ModerateCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$705K
Risk Score66.2
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$131K
Risk Score64.2
Show all 16 hazards
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$27K
Risk Score44.1
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$85K
Risk Score34.1
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$413K
Risk Score29.9
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$76K
Risk Score25.0
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$116K
Risk Score16.6
⛄
Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score11.7
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$29
Risk Score11.6
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Insufficient DataTsunami
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Vermilion County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
84.8+36.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
44.1-4.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
69.6+20.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
75.4+26.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
69.6
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
75.4
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.