Concho County Disaster Risk
Concho County, Texas
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
4th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#231
of 254 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
4th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 4% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 62% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 18% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 3% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Very Low
Higher than 27% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Concho County, Texas
Concho County: Among Nation's Safest
Concho County scores 4.48, earning a Very Low rating and standing as one of the safest counties in the nation. The county's minimal composite risk reflects its sparse West Texas setting with low exposure to most major hazards.
Texas's Lowest-Risk County in Sample
Concho County's score of 4.48 is roughly 1/11th the Texas state average of 49.00, ranking as the safest county in this eight-county comparison. This exceptional profile places it among Texas's lowest-risk locations overall.
Safest Among West Texas Peers
Concho County (4.48) is marginally riskier than Coke County (3.66) but substantially safer than all other neighbors, including Coleman (20.61) and Collingsworth (27.42). It represents the most secure location in the broader West Texas region.
Wildfire Is Sole Notable Hazard
Wildfire risk (62.40) is Concho County's only substantial natural hazard, though still moderate relative to other counties. Tornado risk (18.19) is minimal, and flood (4.04) and earthquake (3.24) risks are negligible.
Basic Wildfire Coverage Sufficient
Concho County's minimal overall risk means standard homeowners insurance typically provides adequate protection for most residents. Ensure your policy covers wildfire damage and maintain basic defensible space during fire season; additional catastrophic coverage is unlikely to be cost-effective here.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Concho County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Concho County
Risk Verdict
Concho County carries a low natural disaster risk burden, scoring at the 4th percentile under the FEMA National Risk Index. A preparedness foundation — alert registration, household communication plan, and a basic supply review — costs little and remains valuable even at Concho County's favorable 4th percentile ranking.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Concho County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 62th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane ranks second at the 27th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include tornado (18th percentile), flood (4th percentile), earthquake (3th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Wildfire ranks as Concho County's primary hazard at the 62th percentile nationally. For Concho 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. A secondary hurricane exposure at the 27th percentile nationally means Concho County residents face hazards from two distinct natural peril categories during different seasons. Concho 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, Concho County's composite score runs 44.5 points lower — a gap that reflects the county's relatively modest hazard profile within its state context.
Is your household prepared for Concho 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.