Essex County, New York
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 37,348
62.7NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
37,348
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Building Value
$13.5B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$20.6M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively HighLandslide
Annual Loss$538K
Risk Score98.0
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Relatively ModerateAvalanche
Annual Loss$457K
Risk Score81.4
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$680K
Risk Score81.0
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$15.6M
Risk Score76.9
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$265K
Risk Score75.3
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$868K
Risk Score72.8
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$111K
Risk Score68.7
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$339K
Risk Score65.7
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$919K
Risk Score51.8
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$334K
Risk Score36.7
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$128K
Risk Score31.0
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score24.8
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$298K
Risk Score23.8
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$37K
Risk Score12.4
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Essex County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
62.7+14.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
24.8-23.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
55.6+6.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
85.5+36.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
55.6
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
85.5
Very HighHigher 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.