Sierra County, New Mexico
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 11,540
55.8NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
11,540
🏠
Building Value
$3.0B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$10.8M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🔥
Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$338K
Risk Score83.1
🌊
Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$9.1M
Risk Score74.3
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$378K
Risk Score74.0
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$318K
Risk Score72.9
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$45K
Risk Score55.1
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$817
Risk Score50.9
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$326
Risk Score50.3
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$117K
Risk Score44.6
Show all 16 hazards
🌡️
Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$114K
Risk Score37.0
🧊
Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$81K
Risk Score34.0
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$281K
Risk Score33.0
🌀
Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score12.4
🌋
Very LowVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score8.5
🌪️
Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score4.2
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score4.1
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$928
Risk Score3.9
Sierra County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
55.8+7.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
83.1+34.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
95.2+46.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
7.9-40.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
95.2
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
7.9
Very 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.