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City vs city

Payson vs Scottsdale, AZ

Payson currently scores 3 points higher overall than Scottsdale, with the largest gap in flood.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Payson

36/100

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Scottsdale

33/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Payson: 36/100 · Scottsdale: 33/100

Payson is 3 points higher.

Flood

Payson: 38/100 · Scottsdale: 85/100

Scottsdale is 47 points higher.

Wind

Payson: 11/100 · Scottsdale: 11/100

No gap.

Lightning

Payson: 26/100 · Scottsdale: 17/100

Payson is 9 points higher.

Tornado

Payson: 0/100 · Scottsdale: 16/100

Scottsdale is 16 points higher.

Hail

Payson: 37/100 · Scottsdale: 11/100

Payson is 26 points higher.

Storm surge

Payson: 0/100 · Scottsdale: 0/100

No gap.