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City vs city
Payson vs Phoenix, AZ
Payson currently scores 3 points higher overall than Phoenix, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Payson: 36/100 · Phoenix: 33/100
Payson is 3 points higher.
Flood
Payson: 38/100 · Phoenix: 75/100
Phoenix is 37 points higher.
Wind
Payson: 11/100 · Phoenix: 10/100
Payson is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Payson: 26/100 · Phoenix: 17/100
Payson is 9 points higher.
Tornado
Payson: 0/100 · Phoenix: 12/100
Phoenix is 12 points higher.
Hail
Payson: 37/100 · Phoenix: 11/100
Payson is 26 points higher.
Storm surge
Payson: 0/100 · Phoenix: 0/100
No gap.