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FEMA National Risk Index

Stark County Disaster Risk

Stark County, Illinois

FEMA Risk Rating

Very Low

National Percentile

7th

of 3,144 counties

State Rank

#99

of 102 (1 = highest risk)

Flood Risk

11th

percentile

Hazard Risk Breakdown

Flood

River, coastal, and surface flooding risk

Very Low

Higher than 11% of US counties

Wildfire

Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk

Very Low

Higher than 1% of US counties

Tornado

Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk

Very Low

Higher than 26% of US counties

Earthquake

Seismic activity and ground shaking risk

Very Low

Higher than 30% of US counties

Hurricane

Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk

Very Low

Higher than 10% of US counties

Risk Advisory: Stark County

Risk Verdict

Stark County has a very low overall disaster risk profile, scoring in the 7th percentile nationally. This county is among the safer counties in the United States from a natural disaster perspective, though no area is entirely risk-free.

Hazard Breakdown

Earthquake risk is the dominant hazard for Stark County, scoring in the 30th percentile nationally. It is followed by tornado risk at the 26th percentile. Additional hazards include flood (11th), hurricane (10th), wildfire (1th).

Preparedness Context

With earthquake risk as the top concern, Stark County residents should secure heavy furniture and appliances, know how to shut off utilities, and keep emergency supplies accessible. Secondary risks such as tornado also warrant attention in household and community preparedness planning. FEMA recommends all households maintain at least 72 hours of food, water, and medication supplies regardless of specific hazard exposure.

Regional Context

Stark County is notably safer than the average county in Illinois. Its composite risk score is 47.2 points lower than the state average, indicating below-average exposure to natural hazards relative to other counties in the state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the natural disaster risk in Stark County, IL?
Stark County has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally out of 3,144 counties. This composite score reflects the county's overall exposure to natural hazards including floods, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes, weighted by expected annual loss and social vulnerability.
What types of natural hazards affect Stark County?
Stark County is evaluated for five major natural hazard types: earthquake (30th percentile), tornado (26th percentile), flooding (11th percentile), hurricane (10th percentile), wildfire (1th percentile). The highest-risk hazard is earthquake at the 30th percentile nationally. These scores are derived from FEMA's National Risk Index, which analyzes expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience for each hazard type.
How does Stark County risk compare to the Illinois average?
Stark County's composite risk percentile is 7th, compared to the Illinois state average of 55th percentile. The state's overall risk rating is Relatively Low. This means Stark County faces lower natural disaster risk than the typical county in Illinois.
Is Stark County at risk for earthquake?
Yes, Stark County's earthquake risk is at the 30th percentile nationally. This is below the national median, indicating relatively lower exposure. For flooding specifically, Stark County is at the 11th percentile.
How is natural disaster risk measured?
FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) calculates risk scores for 18 natural hazard types across all U.S. counties and census tracts. The composite score combines Expected Annual Loss (estimated dollar losses from each hazard), Social Vulnerability (demographic factors affecting disaster impact), and Community Resilience (ability to recover). Percentile scores rank each county against all 3,144 U.S. counties, and risk ratings range from Very Low to Very High.
Is Stark County a safe place to live?
Stark County's composite risk score of 7th percentile is below the Illinois state average of 55th percentile, indicating relatively lower exposure to natural hazards. However, no county is completely risk-free. The primary hazard type is earthquake at the 30th percentile. Residents should still maintain emergency preparedness plans and appropriate insurance coverage.

Counties with Similar Risk

Hardin County

Illinois

+1.0

Very Low

8th percentile

Calhoun County

Illinois

-1.2

Very Low

6th percentile

Mercer County

Illinois

+1.5

Very Low

9th percentile

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.

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