Blair County, Pennsylvania
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 122,666
77.7NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
122,666
🏠
Building Value
$30.9B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$33.9M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛄
Relatively HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$448K
Risk Score92.6
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$27.3M
Risk Score87.5
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$30K
Risk Score85.9
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score78.8
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$574K
Risk Score77.0
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$861K
Risk Score69.5
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$463K
Risk Score62.3
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score59.5
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score58.9
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$814K
Risk Score49.0
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$188K
Risk Score44.2
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$215K
Risk Score40.9
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$14K
Risk Score32.0
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$19K
Risk Score23.4
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Blair County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
77.7+29.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
32.0-16.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
57.6+8.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
94.1+45.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
57.6
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
94.1
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.