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Baxter vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 3 points higher overall than Baxter, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Baxter: 43/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 3 points higher.
Flood
Baxter: 49/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 24 points higher.
Wind
Baxter: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Baxter: 55/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Baxter: 24/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Baxter is 12 points higher.
Hail
Baxter: 93/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 7 points higher.
Storm surge
Baxter: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.