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City vs city
Independence vs San Jose, CA
San Jose currently scores 11 points higher overall than Independence, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Independence: 19/100 · San Jose: 30/100
San Jose is 11 points higher.
Flood
Independence: 33/100 · San Jose: 48/100
San Jose is 15 points higher.
Wind
Independence: 5/100 · San Jose: 2/100
Independence is 3 points higher.
Lightning
Independence: 4/100 · San Jose: 0/100
Independence is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Independence: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.
Hail
Independence: 1/100 · San Jose: 11/100
San Jose is 10 points higher.
Storm surge
Independence: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.