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City vs city
Alachua vs Gainesville, FL
Gainesville currently scores 17 points higher overall than Alachua, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Alachua: 42/100 · Gainesville: 59/100
Gainesville is 17 points higher.
Flood
Alachua: 31/100 · Gainesville: 35/100
Gainesville is 4 points higher.
Wind
Alachua: 30/100 · Gainesville: 32/100
Gainesville is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Alachua: 93/100 · Gainesville: 97/100
Gainesville is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Alachua: 24/100 · Gainesville: 56/100
Gainesville is 32 points higher.
Hail
Alachua: 30/100 · Gainesville: 100/100
Gainesville is 70 points higher.
Storm surge
Alachua: 0/100 · Gainesville: 0/100
No gap.