Sheridan County, Wyoming

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 30,921

65.2NRI
Relatively Low

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

30,921

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Building Value

$7.6B

💰

Annual Hazard Loss

$25.8M

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Hazards Tracked

15

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

🔥

Wildfire

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$2.8M
Risk Score93.9

Winter Weather

Relatively High
Annual Loss$608K
Risk Score93.9
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Avalanche

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$457K
Risk Score80.8
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Cold Wave

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$3.2M
Risk Score77.1
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Landslide

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$11K
Risk Score76.3
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$16.5M
Risk Score74.4

Lightning

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$498K
Risk Score68.9
🏔️

Earthquake

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$649K
Risk Score65.5
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Hail

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$407K
Risk Score60.8
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Heat Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$172K
Risk Score33.5
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Drought

Very Low
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score23.0
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Tornado

Very Low
Annual Loss$303K
Risk Score22.2
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Strong Wind

Very Low
Annual Loss$140K
Risk Score15.9
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Ice Storm

Very Low
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score14.1
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Volcanic Activity

Very Low
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score11.1

Sheridan County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

65.2+16.5 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

93.9+45.2 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

32.4-16.8 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

50.9+2.2 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

32.4

Relatively Low

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

50.9

Relatively Moderate

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.