Jefferson County, Tennessee
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 54,645
44.9NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
54,645
🏠
Building Value
$9.5B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$12.3M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$43K
Risk Score88.6
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.9M
Risk Score82.6
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$463K
Risk Score71.9
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score59.6
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$7.1M
Risk Score56.8
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$76K
Risk Score50.6
🌀
Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$33K
Risk Score42.9
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$389K
Risk Score42.9
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$27K
Risk Score42.9
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$612K
Risk Score42.0
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$39K
Risk Score39.3
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$30K
Risk Score33.0
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$83K
Risk Score25.8
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$64K
Risk Score22.1
Jefferson County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
44.9-3.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
42.9-5.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
55.6+6.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
24.8-23.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
55.6
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
24.8
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.