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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.

Polk City

47/100

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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.