Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 74,099
64.2NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
74,099
🏠
Building Value
$26.0B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$21.9M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$17K
Risk Score81.4
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$18.0M
Risk Score80.0
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$657K
Risk Score79.7
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$154K
Risk Score75.2
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$721K
Risk Score73.2
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$715K
Risk Score62.3
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$377K
Risk Score62.1
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$315K
Risk Score54.2
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$141K
Risk Score50.8
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$335
Risk Score44.7
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$25K
Risk Score40.8
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$631K
Risk Score35.5
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$29K
Risk Score29.9
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$58K
Risk Score20.3
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$95K
Risk Score11.7
Somerset County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
64.2+15.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
40.8-7.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
51.8+2.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
81.6+32.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
51.8
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
81.6
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.