Lea County, New Mexico
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 74,429
Overall Risk Rating
Population
74,429
Building Value
$15.5B
Annual Hazard Loss
$45.2M
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Wildfire
Hail
Lightning
Winter Weather
Riverine Flooding
Drought
Strong Wind
Cold Wave
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Heat Wave
Ice Storm
Tornado
Hurricane
Earthquake
Landslide
Lea County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
66.0
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
1.4
Very LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Lea County has relatively high wildfire risk. Homeowners should verify adequate fire coverage with their insurance provider. Standard policies may not fully cover wildfire damage in high-risk areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.