Taylor County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 16,689
23.5NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
16,689
🏠
Building Value
$3.1B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$7.8M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$24K
Risk Score83.5
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$7.0M
Risk Score53.5
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$46K
Risk Score45.4
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$206K
Risk Score45.0
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$118K
Risk Score33.0
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$31K
Risk Score21.5
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score20.7
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$12K
Risk Score17.1
Show all 15 hazards
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$119K
Risk Score15.1
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$140K
Risk Score15.1
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$5K
Risk Score14.9
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$29K
Risk Score13.3
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$11
Risk Score11.8
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$32K
Risk Score6.3
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Taylor County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
23.5-25.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
14.9-33.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
44.8-4.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
53.1+4.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
44.8
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
53.1
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.