Aiken County, South Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 168,745
84.2NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
168,745
🏠
Building Value
$42.8B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$47.5M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score92.1
⚡
Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score90.2
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$6.9M
Risk Score90.1
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$4.0M
Risk Score88.9
🌪️
Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$5.4M
Risk Score87.4
🌡️
Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$2.1M
Risk Score86.9
🌊
Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$22.6M
Risk Score84.4
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$466K
Risk Score82.2
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$16K
Risk Score80.9
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$591K
Risk Score73.3
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$943K
Risk Score72.5
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$2.0M
Risk Score70.9
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$236K
Risk Score58.7
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$64K
Risk Score53.0
Aiken County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
84.2+35.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
82.2+33.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
50.8+1.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
33.2-15.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
50.8
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
33.2
Relatively LowHigher 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.