Oconee County, South Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 78,560
85.6NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
78,560
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Building Value
$19.5B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$45.1M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🥶
Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$20.0M
Risk Score98.5
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$791K
Risk Score90.5
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$25K
Risk Score85.5
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$665K
Risk Score83.1
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$16.3M
Risk Score81.1
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$3.3M
Risk Score81.0
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score80.2
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$640K
Risk Score78.6
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$601K
Risk Score72.8
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$726K
Risk Score68.4
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$587K
Risk Score65.5
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$84K
Risk Score63.4
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$85K
Risk Score45.9
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$17K
Risk Score23.8
Oconee County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
85.6+36.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
63.4+14.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
70.5+21.3 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
42.1-6.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
70.5
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
42.1
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.