Taylor County Disaster Risk
Taylor County, Georgia
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
10th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#131
of 159 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
17th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 17% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 48% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 32% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 36% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 67% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Taylor County, Georgia
Taylor enjoys very low disaster risk nationwide
Taylor County's composite risk score of 10.15 places it in the Very Low category, representing just 26% of Georgia's state average of 39.49. This central Georgia county experiences minimal exposure to most major natural hazards compared to typical U.S. counties.
Ranks among Georgia's safest counties
Taylor's very low composite score of 10.15 positions it in the bottom tier of Georgia's 159 counties for natural disaster risk, with exposure 74% below the state average. Few Georgia counties offer comparable safety profiles.
Taylor's safety contrasts with regional outliers
Taylor's 10.15 score is substantially lower than neighboring Sumter County (53.18) and somewhat below Talbot County (2.86) and Taliaferro County (0.73). The county represents a middle ground among central Georgia's varied risk landscape.
Wildfire and hurricane pose seasonal threats
Wildfire risk reaches 48.00 in Taylor—the highest individual hazard score—though still well below state averages for this threat. Hurricane exposure (67.17) ranks moderately elevated, while tornado (31.97), earthquake (35.85), and flood (16.76) risks all remain below state norms.
Standard homeowners insurance adequately protects
Standard homeowners coverage typically provides sufficient protection for Taylor County residents given the county's very low overall disaster exposure. Verify that your policy includes wind and fire protection, the two most relevant hazards in this low-risk county.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Taylor County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Taylor County
Risk Verdict
Compared to the nation's 3,144 counties, Taylor County ranks at the 10th percentile for natural disaster risk — toward the safer end of the spectrum. At the 10th percentile nationally, Taylor County's natural hazard profile is comparatively favorable — community resilience is reinforced when individual households maintain a reviewed emergency plan.
Hazard Breakdown
Hurricane risk is Taylor County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 67th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Wildfire ranks second at the 48th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include earthquake (36th percentile), tornado (32th percentile), flood (17th percentile).
Preparedness Context
With hurricane ranked at the 67th percentile nationally, Taylor County sits in a zone where multi-day supply readiness matters: grid outages after landfalling storms can last one to three weeks in heavily affected areas. Wildfire, the county's second-ranked hazard at the 48th percentile nationally, represents an additional preparedness consideration for Taylor County independent of hurricane season. Insurance gaps are the most common post-hurricane financial shock: standard homeowners policies typically exclude flood damage and may have a separate wind deductible. Taylor County households benefit from a pre-season insurance review confirming both wind and flood coverage.
Regional Context
At 29.3 points below the Georgia state average, Taylor County is among the lower-risk counties in the state for natural disaster exposure.
Is your household prepared for Taylor 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.