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City vs city
Athens vs Gainesville, GA
Athens currently scores 3 points higher overall than Gainesville, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Athens: 46/100 · Gainesville: 43/100
Athens is 3 points higher.
Flood
Athens: 43/100 · Gainesville: 28/100
Athens is 15 points higher.
Wind
Athens: 16/100 · Gainesville: 15/100
Athens is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Athens: 54/100 · Gainesville: 56/100
Gainesville is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Athens: 28/100 · Gainesville: 44/100
Gainesville is 16 points higher.
Hail
Athens: 100/100 · Gainesville: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Athens: 0/100 · Gainesville: 0/100
No gap.