Jackson County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 27,774
56.5NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
27,774
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Building Value
$6.3B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$15.4M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$63K
Risk Score92.3
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$13.6M
Risk Score75.8
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$211K
Risk Score73.0
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$440K
Risk Score58.1
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$115K
Risk Score56.5
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$156K
Risk Score44.3
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$138K
Risk Score41.6
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$30K
Risk Score34.0
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$89K
Risk Score28.1
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$22K
Risk Score28.1
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$307K
Risk Score28.0
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$179K
Risk Score23.7
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score20.4
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$86K
Risk Score12.8
Jackson County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
56.5+7.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
20.4-28.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
64.9+15.7 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
36.6-12.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
64.9
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
36.6
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.