Socorro County, New Mexico
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 16,505
61.5NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
16,505
🏠
Building Value
$3.0B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$12.4M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🔥
Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$489K
Risk Score87.0
⚡
Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$498K
Risk Score84.2
🧊
Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$615K
Risk Score83.9
🌊
Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$9.4M
Risk Score76.2
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$680K
Risk Score76.0
☀️
Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$335K
Risk Score72.4
⛄
Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$56K
Risk Score62.9
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$50K
Risk Score51.2
Show all 16 hazards
🏔️
Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$264
Risk Score48.4
🌋
Very LowVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$5
Risk Score44.6
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$327
Risk Score38.5
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$65K
Risk Score27.6
🥶
Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$143K
Risk Score21.7
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$35K
Risk Score8.8
🌪️
Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score7.1
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No RatingHurricane
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Socorro County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
61.5+12.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
87.0+38.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
97.6+48.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
4.2-44.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
97.6
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
4.2
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.