Jackson County, Mississippi
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 143,149
92.3NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
143,149
🏠
Building Value
$25.9B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$110.9M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🌀
Relatively HighHurricane
Annual Loss$62.3M
Risk Score97.8
⚡
Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score95.1
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Relatively ModerateWildfire
Annual Loss$2.6M
Risk Score94.1
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$3.3M
Risk Score91.8
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$6.5M
Risk Score90.0
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$26.5M
Risk Score86.8
🏖️
Relatively HighCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$3.4M
Risk Score84.8
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$2.9M
Risk Score78.0
Show all 16 hazards
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$170K
Risk Score66.9
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$87K
Risk Score61.3
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$360K
Risk Score61.0
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$376K
Risk Score57.9
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$151K
Risk Score51.8
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$536K
Risk Score51.8
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$395
Risk Score34.4
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Insufficient DataTsunami
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Jackson County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
92.3+43.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
94.1+45.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
52.4+3.2 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
86.1+37.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
52.4
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
86.1
Very HighHigher 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.