Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 76,445
60.5NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
76,445
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Building Value
$14.9B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$27.3M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$19K
Risk Score79.6
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$861K
Risk Score78.6
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$438K
Risk Score77.8
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score76.1
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$20.3M
Risk Score74.8
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$522K
Risk Score58.0
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$513K
Risk Score51.6
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score51.4
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$83K
Risk Score50.8
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score43.6
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$246
Risk Score37.4
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$152K
Risk Score30.4
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$370K
Risk Score29.9
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$13K
Risk Score24.5
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Cheshire County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
60.5+11.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
24.5-24.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
14.1-35.1 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
65.5+16.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
14.1
Very LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
65.5
Relatively 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.