Elko County, Nevada

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 53,581

87.9NRI
Relatively Moderate

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

53,581

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Building Value

$12.5B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$74.6M

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Hazards Tracked

14

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Wildfire

Relatively High
Annual Loss$61.6M
Risk Score99.9

Winter Weather

Relatively High
Annual Loss$355K
Risk Score87.4
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Earthquake

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$2.7M
Risk Score84.2
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Avalanche

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$502K
Risk Score81.1
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Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score56.6
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Heat Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$516K
Risk Score55.9
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$8.0M
Risk Score54.5

Lightning

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$263K
Risk Score51.9
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Drought

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$64K
Risk Score39.2
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Cold Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$278K
Risk Score22.4
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Hail

Very Low
Annual Loss$79K
Risk Score20.9
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Strong Wind

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$168K
Risk Score18.2
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Volcanic Activity

Very Low
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score10.4
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Tornado

Very Low
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score1.7

Elko County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

87.9+39.2 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

99.9+51.2 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

28.5-20.7 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

3.5-45.2 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

28.5

Relatively Low

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

3.5

Very Low

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice

Elko 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

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.