Rusk County, Texas
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 52,076
54.0NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
52,076
🏠
Building Value
$9.1B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$14.9M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$2.3M
Risk Score94.0
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score83.7
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$287K
Risk Score77.7
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$2.6M
Risk Score74.9
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$182K
Risk Score73.0
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$450K
Risk Score72.3
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$582K
Risk Score71.6
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$346K
Risk Score66.2
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score63.9
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$82K
Risk Score62.5
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score48.8
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$4.9M
Risk Score45.9
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$168K
Risk Score44.4
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$142K
Risk Score38.7
Rusk County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
54.0+5.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
73.0+24.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
60.1+10.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
17.7-31.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
60.1
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
17.7
Very 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.