Knox County, Missouri
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 3,731
21.0NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
3,731
🏠
Building Value
$1.6B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$5.9M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🌡️
Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$2.0M
Risk Score87.8
☀️
Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$247K
Risk Score61.8
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score55.5
🧊
Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$149K
Risk Score41.7
⚡
Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$130K
Risk Score40.9
🌪️
Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$661K
Risk Score39.6
🔥
Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score35.3
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$63K
Risk Score30.5
Show all 14 hazards
💨
Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$232K
Risk Score30.4
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$242K
Risk Score24.3
🌊
Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score23.3
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score14.8
⛄
Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score10.0
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score6.7
Knox County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
21.0-27.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
35.3-13.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
70.0+20.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
36.5-12.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
70.0
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
36.5
Relatively LowHigher 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.