Polk County, Missouri
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 31,462
54.5NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
31,462
🏠
Building Value
$6.2B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$15.5M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$582K
Risk Score86.6
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score81.8
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$997K
Risk Score76.5
🌪️
Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$2.5M
Risk Score73.5
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$475K
Risk Score73.3
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$177K
Risk Score72.2
⛄
Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$117K
Risk Score71.2
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$444K
Risk Score68.3
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$349K
Risk Score65.6
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$479K
Risk Score63.6
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$7.2M
Risk Score57.9
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$814K
Risk Score49.8
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$274
Risk Score30.4
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score24.1
Polk County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
54.5+5.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
72.2+23.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
58.4+9.2 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
39.6-9.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
58.4
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
39.6
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.