Benton County, Mississippi
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 7,620
15.2NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
7,620
🏠
Building Value
$1.4B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$3.7M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$874K
Risk Score78.4
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score69.8
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$901K
Risk Score54.9
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$30K
Risk Score50.4
🌡️
Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$220K
Risk Score49.1
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$402K
Risk Score40.0
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$38K
Risk Score39.4
🌀
Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score37.4
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$65K
Risk Score29.3
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score15.9
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$73K
Risk Score14.5
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score14.2
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$25K
Risk Score12.5
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score5.3
Benton County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
15.2-33.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
50.4+1.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
94.9+45.7 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
25.0-23.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
94.9
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
25.0
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.