Coke County Disaster Risk
Coke County, Texas
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
4th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#237
of 254 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
5th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 5% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Moderate
Higher than 83% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 23% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 2% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Very Low
Higher than 15% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Coke County, Texas
Coke County's Risk: Well Below Average
With a composite risk score of 3.66, Coke County ranks as Very Low—far safer than the national average. The county's overall disaster risk is among the lowest in Texas, driven by minimal flood and earthquake exposure.
Among Texas's Safest Counties
Coke County's score of 3.66 is less than one-tenth of the Texas state average of 49.00, placing it in the lowest-risk tier statewide. This exceptional safety profile reflects its sparse population and rural character in West Texas.
Safer Than Surrounding Counties
Coke County's risk (3.66) is notably lower than Coleman County (20.61) and Collingsworth County (27.42) nearby. Among the eight-county comparison group, only Concho County (4.48) comes close to Coke's minimal exposure.
Wildfire Is the Primary Concern
Wildfire risk scores 83.33 in Coke County, making it the dominant natural hazard despite overall low composite risk. Tornado risk (22.84) ranks second, though both pale beside the county's exceptional resilience to flooding (5.25) and earthquakes (2.23).
Prioritize Wildfire and Wind Coverage
While Coke County's risk is minimal, standard homeowners insurance should cover wildfire, especially during dry seasons. Consider additional wind and hail riders given tornado potential, and verify your policy covers debris removal from wildfires.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Coke County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Coke County
Risk Verdict
Coke County carries a low natural disaster risk burden, scoring at the 4th percentile under the FEMA National Risk Index. Coke County residents can take confidence from a 4th 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 Coke County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 83th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 23th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include hurricane (15th percentile), flood (5th percentile), earthquake (2th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Wildfire ranks as Coke County's primary hazard at the 83th percentile nationally. For Coke County households in high-WUI areas, go-bag readiness — the ability to leave within 15 minutes — is more important than shelter-in-place planning for most residential properties. Alongside wildfire, tornado at the 23th percentile nationally means a multi-season preparedness mindset — fire season and flood or storm season often require different household plans. Coke County county's local emergency management office publishes community-specific wildfire risk assessments and evacuation zone maps; households should review their zone assignment and sign up for zone-specific alerts.
Regional Context
Compared to the Texas county average, Coke County's composite score runs 45.3 points lower — a gap that reflects the county's relatively modest hazard profile within its state context.
Is your household prepared for Coke 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.