Marion County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 56,158
71.5NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
56,158
🏠
Building Value
$13.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$29.6M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$35K
Risk Score86.2
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$26.7M
Risk Score85.7
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$516K
Risk Score68.5
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$419K
Risk Score66.0
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$181K
Risk Score58.8
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$508K
Risk Score47.8
⛄
Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$52K
Risk Score43.9
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$169K
Risk Score42.1
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$56K
Risk Score41.5
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$203K
Risk Score37.8
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$530K
Risk Score30.9
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$14K
Risk Score30.2
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score26.5
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$174K
Risk Score17.0
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$17
Risk Score14.0
Marion County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
71.5+22.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
30.2-18.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
41.9-7.3 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
76.4+27.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
41.9
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
76.4
Relatively 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.