Mineral County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 26,925
52.8NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
26,925
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Building Value
$5.9B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$14.7M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$31K
Risk Score86.3
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$13.3M
Risk Score74.2
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score60.5
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$169K
Risk Score59.7
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$132K
Risk Score51.1
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$49K
Risk Score46.6
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$162K
Risk Score42.0
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$137K
Risk Score33.3
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$274K
Risk Score32.5
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$80K
Risk Score32.3
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$96K
Risk Score31.0
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score25.8
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score20.9
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$180K
Risk Score18.5
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$116K
Risk Score14.0
Mineral County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
52.8+4.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
25.8-22.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
60.7+11.5 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
43.8-4.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
60.7
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
43.8
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.