Macon County, North Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 36,973
73.8NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
36,973
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Building Value
$9.7B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$24.4M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively HighLandslide
Annual Loss$3.5M
Risk Score99.8
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Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$7.2M
Risk Score93.4
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$453K
Risk Score75.2
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$199K
Risk Score73.3
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$10.1M
Risk Score70.8
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$577K
Risk Score69.6
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$308K
Risk Score66.3
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score60.9
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$57K
Risk Score58.5
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$426K
Risk Score50.9
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$175K
Risk Score47.1
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$27K
Risk Score34.1
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$25K
Risk Score32.9
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No RatingHeat Wave
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Macon County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
73.8+25.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
58.5+9.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
73.7+24.5 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
21.9-26.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
73.7
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
21.9
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.