Mercer County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 59,638
65.2NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
59,638
🏠
Building Value
$11.5B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$18.5M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$44K
Risk Score90.5
🥶
Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$2.9M
Risk Score80.6
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$13.6M
Risk Score78.3
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$133K
Risk Score76.6
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$639K
Risk Score71.0
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$311K
Risk Score65.3
🔥
Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$77K
Risk Score62.8
🏔️
Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score61.1
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$467K
Risk Score54.4
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$55K
Risk Score50.0
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$126K
Risk Score38.3
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$30K
Risk Score34.2
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score24.6
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$138K
Risk Score17.2
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$2
Risk Score2.2
Mercer County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
65.2+16.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
62.8+14.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
75.7+26.5 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
35.6-13.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
75.7
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
35.6
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.