Vernon County, Missouri
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 19,653
46.0NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
19,653
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Building Value
$4.9B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$14.2M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$2.4M
Risk Score94.7
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score74.8
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$264K
Risk Score73.7
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$391K
Risk Score61.6
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score56.4
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$78K
Risk Score56.3
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$302K
Risk Score52.4
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score51.3
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$6.5M
Risk Score49.8
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$523K
Risk Score49.0
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$930
Risk Score45.0
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score31.0
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$107K
Risk Score30.4
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$10K
Risk Score24.5
Vernon County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
46.0-2.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
24.5-24.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
42.0-7.2 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
46.9-1.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
42.0
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
46.9
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.