Ross County, Ohio
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 77,071
62.9NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
77,071
🏠
Building Value
$15.4B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$21.5M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$88K
Risk Score93.4
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score93.0
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score78.0
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$316K
Risk Score77.3
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$14.8M
Risk Score74.5
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$460K
Risk Score68.9
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$350K
Risk Score59.7
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$83K
Risk Score59.5
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$641K
Risk Score57.9
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score56.3
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$313K
Risk Score53.8
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$41K
Risk Score48.5
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score35.5
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$322K
Risk Score26.0
Ross County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
62.9+14.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
48.5-0.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
49.0-0.2 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
65.4+16.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
49.0
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
65.4
Relatively 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.