Koochiching County, Minnesota

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 12,059

31.5NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

👥

Population

12,059

🏠

Building Value

$3.1B

💰

Annual Hazard Loss

$8.8M

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Hazards Tracked

13

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

🥶

Cold Wave

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$2.1M
Risk Score72.9
⛰️

Landslide

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score70.7
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$6.0M
Risk Score52.3

Winter Weather

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$47K
Risk Score44.9
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Hail

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$174K
Risk Score43.2
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Drought

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$67K
Risk Score41.6
🌡️

Heat Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$172K
Risk Score37.2
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Wildfire

Very Low
Annual Loss$16K
Risk Score33.9
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Lightning

Very Low
Annual Loss$70K
Risk Score23.7
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Strong Wind

Very Low
Annual Loss$52K
Risk Score8.2
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Tornado

Very Low
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score5.3
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Ice Storm

Very Low
Annual Loss$708
Risk Score2.0
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Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$822
Risk Score1.0

Koochiching County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

31.5-17.2 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

33.9-14.8 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

62.4+13.2 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

84.5+35.8 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

62.4

Relatively High

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

84.5

Very High

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.