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Polk City vs Tampa, FL
Tampa currently scores 21 points higher overall than Polk City, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Polk City: 47/100 · Tampa: 68/100
Tampa is 21 points higher.
Flood
Polk City: 42/100 · Tampa: 47/100
Tampa is 5 points higher.
Wind
Polk City: 45/100 · Tampa: 47/100
Tampa is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Polk City: 97/100 · Tampa: 80/100
Polk City is 17 points higher.
Tornado
Polk City: 24/100 · Tampa: 100/100
Tampa is 76 points higher.
Hail
Polk City: 43/100 · Tampa: 94/100
Tampa is 51 points higher.
Storm surge
Polk City: 0/100 · Tampa: 99/100
Tampa is 99 points higher.