Conejos County Disaster Risk
Conejos County, Colorado
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
23th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#42
of 64 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
34th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 34% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 58% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 9% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 47% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Conejos County, Colorado
Conejos County remains well below national risk
With a composite risk score of 22.93, Conejos ranks in the very low category, significantly safer than the typical American county. The southern Colorado county's exposure to natural hazards is minimal.
Lower than Colorado's state average
Conejos scores 22.93 compared to Colorado's state average of 40.67, placing it in the safer half of the state's 64 counties. It ranks among the lowest-risk counties statewide.
Safer than most surrounding counties
Conejos (22.93) is significantly safer than Chaffee to the north (51.11) and Costilla to the west (6.55), offering relatively stable risk exposure. Its earthquake risk of 46.53 is notably higher than in adjacent counties, though still modest.
Earthquake and wildfire pose modest risks
Conejos's earthquake risk of 46.53 is its highest measured hazard, while wildfire risk is moderate at 58.33. Flood and tornado risks remain low, both under 34.
Standard coverage with earthquake consideration
A standard homeowners policy will cover most exposures, but consider earthquake insurance given your county's 46.53 score—it's affordable and not included in standard policies. Review your home's foundation and secure heavy furniture as low-cost earthquake preparedness.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Conejos County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Conejos County
Risk Verdict
Natural disaster exposure in Conejos County is lower than roughly three-quarters of U.S. counties, with a composite score at the 23th percentile. Conejos County residents can take confidence from a 23th percentile ranking, but even lower-risk counties benefit from a practiced household communication plan and awareness of the specific hazards listed above.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Conejos County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 58th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Earthquake ranks second at the 47th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include flood (34th percentile), tornado (9th percentile).
Preparedness Context
At the 58th percentile nationally for wildfire, Conejos County residents should verify whether their insurance policy includes replacement cost coverage for structures and whether the insurer still writes new policies in this fire-risk zone. A secondary earthquake exposure at the 47th percentile nationally means Conejos County residents face hazards from two distinct natural peril categories during different seasons. Local USFS or Cal Fire (where applicable) fire risk maps and seasonal Red Flag Warning alerts from the National Weather Service are two free resources Conejos County residents can use to stay ahead of rapidly changing wildfire conditions.
Regional Context
Conejos County is 17.7 composite risk points below the Colorado state mean, meaning most other Colorado counties face higher natural hazard exposure.
Is your household prepared for Conejos County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.