Simpson County, Mississippi
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 25,913
51.0NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
25,913
🏠
Building Value
$5.1B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$12.4M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🌀
Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score80.6
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$597K
Risk Score78.3
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$2.5M
Risk Score76.7
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$724K
Risk Score71.4
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score62.8
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$588K
Risk Score62.8
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$181K
Risk Score57.7
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$82K
Risk Score55.8
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$211K
Risk Score55.3
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$5.2M
Risk Score51.6
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$32K
Risk Score48.1
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$587K
Risk Score45.1
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$146K
Risk Score44.0
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$36K
Risk Score41.8
Simpson County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
51.0+2.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
48.1-0.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
76.3+27.1 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
36.7-12.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
76.3
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
36.7
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.