Shackelford County Disaster Risk
Shackelford County, Texas
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
1th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#247
of 254 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
3th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 3% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 76% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 19% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 5% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Very Low
Higher than 20% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Shackelford County, Texas
Shackelford: Among America's Safest
With a composite risk score of 1.43, Shackelford County ranks as very low risk—far below the national average. Your county faces significantly fewer natural disaster threats than most American counties, making it one of the safer places to live in terms of disaster exposure.
Lowest Risk in Texas
Shackelford's 1.43 score places it among the safest counties in Texas, well below the state average of 49.00. Only a handful of Texas counties have lower composite risk profiles.
Safest County in Its Region
Compared to neighboring counties, Shackelford stands out as exceptionally protected from natural hazards. Sterling County (1.11) and Stephens County (9.22) are similarly low-risk neighbors, but Shackelford's profile reflects the safest tier in west-central Texas.
Wildfire Is Your Main Concern
Wildfire risk at 75.86 is Shackelford's dominant hazard, though even this ranks as manageable given the county's overall low exposure. Hurricane (19.52) and tornado (18.99) risks are minimal, reflecting your inland location.
Wildfire Coverage Matters Most
While Shackelford's overall risk is very low, wildfire remains a real concern for homeowners and ranchers. Standard homeowners insurance often excludes wildfire—consider reviewing your coverage and creating defensible space around structures.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Shackelford County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Shackelford County
Risk Verdict
Shackelford County carries a low natural disaster risk burden, scoring at the 1th percentile under the FEMA National Risk Index. At the 1th percentile, Shackelford County's risk profile is among the more manageable in the country — the hazard-specific breakdown above shows where any remaining preparedness focus is best directed.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Shackelford County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 76th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane ranks second at the 20th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include tornado (19th percentile), earthquake (5th percentile), flood (3th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Wildfire ranks as Shackelford County's primary hazard at the 76th percentile nationally. For Shackelford 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, hurricane at the 20th percentile nationally means a multi-season preparedness mindset — fire season and flood or storm season often require different household plans. Shackelford 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, Shackelford County's composite score runs 47.6 points lower — a gap that reflects the county's relatively modest hazard profile within its state context.
Is your household prepared for Shackelford 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.