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FEMA National Risk Index

Jones County Disaster Risk

Jones County, North Carolina

FEMA Risk Rating

Relatively Low

National Percentile

65th

of 3,144 counties

State Rank

#62

of 100 (1 = highest risk)

Flood Risk

33th

percentile

Hazard Risk Breakdown

Flood

River, coastal, and surface flooding risk

Very Low

Higher than 33% 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 22% of US counties

Earthquake

Seismic activity and ground shaking risk

Very Low

Higher than 32% of US counties

Hurricane

Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk

Relatively High

Higher than 94% of US counties

Risk Advisory: Jones County

Risk Verdict

Jones County shows a relatively low overall disaster risk profile, scoring in the 65th percentile nationally. The county faces moderate hazard exposure relative to other U.S. counties. Standard emergency preparedness is recommended, with attention to the specific hazards that dominate locally.

Hazard Breakdown

Hurricane risk is the dominant hazard for Jones County, scoring in the 94th percentile nationally. It is followed by wildfire risk at the 48th percentile. Additional hazards include flood (33th), earthquake (32th), tornado (22th).

Preparedness Context

With hurricane risk as the top concern, Jones County residents should know your evacuation route, stockpile supplies for at least 72 hours, and review your homeowners and flood insurance policies annually. Secondary risks such as wildfire 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

Jones County has a disaster risk profile close to the average county in North Carolina. Its composite risk score is within 2.2 points of the state average, meaning its overall hazard exposure is broadly representative of North Carolina as a whole.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the natural disaster risk in Jones County, NC?
Jones County has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low, placing it in the 65th 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 Jones County?
Jones County is evaluated for five major natural hazard types: hurricane (94th percentile), wildfire (48th percentile), flooding (33th percentile), earthquake (32th percentile), tornado (22th percentile). The highest-risk hazard is hurricane at the 94th 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 Jones County risk compare to the North Carolina average?
Jones County's composite risk percentile is 65th, compared to the North Carolina state average of 67th percentile. The state's overall risk rating is Relatively Low. This means Jones County faces lower natural disaster risk than the typical county in North Carolina.
Is Jones County at risk for hurricane?
Yes, Jones County's hurricane risk is at the 94th percentile nationally. This places it in the top quartile for this hazard type. For flooding specifically, Jones County is at the 33th 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 Jones County a safe place to live?
Jones County's composite risk score of 65th percentile is below the North Carolina state average of 67th percentile, indicating relatively lower exposure to natural hazards. However, no county is completely risk-free. The primary hazard type is hurricane at the 94th percentile. Residents should still maintain emergency preparedness plans and appropriate insurance coverage.

Counties with Similar Risk

Transylvania County

North Carolina

-0.3

Relatively Low

64th percentile

Scotland County

North Carolina

-0.9

Relatively Low

64th percentile

Martin County

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+1.0

Relatively Low

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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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