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City vs city

Boulder vs Denver, CO

Denver currently scores 16 points higher overall than Boulder, with the largest gap in tornado.

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

Boulder

44/100

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Denver

60/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Boulder: 44/100 · Denver: 60/100

Denver is 16 points higher.

Flood

Boulder: 50/100 · Denver: 73/100

Denver is 23 points higher.

Wind

Boulder: 15/100 · Denver: 15/100

No gap.

Lightning

Boulder: 23/100 · Denver: 35/100

Denver is 12 points higher.

Tornado

Boulder: 24/100 · Denver: 100/100

Denver is 76 points higher.

Hail

Boulder: 100/100 · Denver: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Boulder: 0/100 · Denver: 0/100

No gap.