Franklin County, Massachusetts
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 70,685
60.7NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
70,685
🏠
Building Value
$14.7B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$22.9M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$22K
Risk Score81.9
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score78.6
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$363K
Risk Score77.7
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$16.0M
Risk Score73.5
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$383K
Risk Score62.3
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score62.2
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$789K
Risk Score60.8
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$447K
Risk Score58.7
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$240K
Risk Score56.7
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score55.3
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$72K
Risk Score51.7
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$406K
Risk Score50.7
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$220K
Risk Score43.8
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$23K
Risk Score37.0
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$589K
Risk Score31.6
Franklin County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
60.7+12.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
37.0-11.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
33.0-16.2 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
93.4+44.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
33.0
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
93.4
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.