Polk County, North Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 19,286
36.9NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
19,286
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Building Value
$4.3B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$8.0M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively HighLandslide
Annual Loss$512K
Risk Score98.3
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Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$497K
Risk Score87.2
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$308K
Risk Score67.3
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$157K
Risk Score60.9
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$435K
Risk Score55.1
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$968K
Risk Score53.7
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$207K
Risk Score51.7
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$82K
Risk Score47.0
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$4.1M
Risk Score46.7
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$552K
Risk Score45.7
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$22K
Risk Score43.5
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$107K
Risk Score36.3
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$30K
Risk Score16.5
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score11.5
Polk County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
36.9-11.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
43.5-5.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
84.7+35.5 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
29.5-19.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
84.7
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
29.5
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.