Union County, New Mexico
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 4,072
12.1NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
4,072
🏠
Building Value
$894.5M
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$3.6M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score92.2
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$759K
Risk Score88.8
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$88K
Risk Score70.3
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$308K
Risk Score65.4
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$136K
Risk Score45.9
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$77
Risk Score19.9
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$142K
Risk Score19.3
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score17.5
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$66K
Risk Score12.4
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score11.6
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$14K
Risk Score10.9
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$42K
Risk Score8.7
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$666K
Risk Score7.1
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$1
Risk Score3.2
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No RatingVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Union County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
12.1-36.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
88.8+40.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
83.7+34.5 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
10.7-38.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
83.7
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
10.7
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.