Franklin County, Vermont
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 49,919
29.2NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
49,919
🏠
Building Value
$11.8B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$13.1M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score69.5
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$256K
Risk Score66.8
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$588K
Risk Score65.9
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$631K
Risk Score60.1
⛄
Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$124K
Risk Score59.8
🌀
Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$261K
Risk Score59.1
🌊
Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$9.7M
Risk Score52.1
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$280K
Risk Score37.4
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🏔️
Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$209
Risk Score34.4
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$651K
Risk Score32.4
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$405K
Risk Score30.0
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$193K
Risk Score14.8
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score12.6
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$35K
Risk Score8.7
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Franklin County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
29.2-19.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
12.6-36.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
11.4-37.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
91.4+42.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Very LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
91.4
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.