Athens County, Ohio
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 62,393
68.7NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
62,393
🏠
Building Value
$13.1B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$25.5M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$32K
Risk Score86.2
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$21.4M
Risk Score83.7
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$314K
Risk Score77.7
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$999K
Risk Score73.8
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$449K
Risk Score69.5
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$353K
Risk Score60.4
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$609K
Risk Score56.9
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$94K
Risk Score53.2
Show all 14 hazards
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$236K
Risk Score48.8
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$89K
Risk Score44.1
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$699K
Risk Score37.4
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$29K
Risk Score31.2
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$192K
Risk Score19.2
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score13.4
Athens County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
68.7+20.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
13.4-35.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
50.5+1.3 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
54.4+5.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
50.5
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
54.4
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.