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Ballard vs Santa Maria, CA
Ballard currently scores 3 points higher overall than Santa Maria, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Ballard: 27/100 · Santa Maria: 24/100
Ballard is 3 points higher.
Flood
Ballard: 33/100 · Santa Maria: 41/100
Santa Maria is 8 points higher.
Wind
Ballard: 2/100 · Santa Maria: 2/100
No gap.
Lightning
Ballard: 0/100 · Santa Maria: 0/100
No gap.
Tornado
Ballard: 0/100 · Santa Maria: 4/100
Santa Maria is 4 points higher.
Hail
Ballard: 0/100 · Santa Maria: 0/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Ballard: 0/100 · Santa Maria: 0/100
No gap.