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Essex vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids currently scores 7 points higher overall than Essex, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Essex: 35/100 · Cedar Rapids: 42/100
Cedar Rapids is 7 points higher.
Flood
Essex: 68/100 · Cedar Rapids: 67/100
Essex is 1 points higher.
Wind
Essex: 19/100 · Cedar Rapids: 17/100
Essex is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Essex: 59/100 · Cedar Rapids: 43/100
Essex is 16 points higher.
Tornado
Essex: 20/100 · Cedar Rapids: 4/100
Essex is 16 points higher.
Hail
Essex: 21/100 · Cedar Rapids: 100/100
Cedar Rapids is 79 points higher.
Storm surge
Essex: 0/100 · Cedar Rapids: 0/100
No gap.