Faribault County, Minnesota

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 13,918

45.5NRI
Relatively Low

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

13,918

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Building Value

$6.1B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$12.9M

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Hazards Tracked

13

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Drought

Relatively High
Annual Loss$1.9M
Risk Score93.5

Winter Weather

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$198K
Risk Score80.8
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Hail

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$646K
Risk Score76.1
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Strong Wind

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$955K
Risk Score73.3
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Cold Wave

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score67.7
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Tornado

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score57.7
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$5.7M
Risk Score49.0
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Heat Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$167K
Risk Score35.9
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Ice Storm

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$35K
Risk Score33.6
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Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$290
Risk Score30.5

Lightning

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$85K
Risk Score26.4
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Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$14K
Risk Score14.6
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Wildfire

Very Low
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score9.6

Faribault County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

45.5-3.2 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

9.6-39.1 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

57.0+7.8 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

87.8+39.1 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

57.0

Relatively Moderate

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

87.8

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.