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City vs city
Scotts Valley vs San Jose, CA
Scotts Valley currently scores 2 points higher overall than San Jose, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Scotts Valley: 24/100 · San Jose: 22/100
Scotts Valley is 2 points higher.
Flood
Scotts Valley: 27/100 · San Jose: 37/100
San Jose is 10 points higher.
Wind
Scotts Valley: 2/100 · San Jose: 2/100
No gap.
Lightning
Scotts Valley: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.
Tornado
Scotts Valley: 8/100 · San Jose: 8/100
No gap.
Hail
Scotts Valley: 17/100 · San Jose: 2/100
Scotts Valley is 15 points higher.
Storm surge
Scotts Valley: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.