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Essex vs Iowa City, IA
Iowa City currently scores 11 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: 37/100 · Iowa City: 48/100
Iowa City is 11 points higher.
Flood
Essex: 68/100 · Iowa City: 64/100
Essex is 4 points higher.
Wind
Essex: 19/100 · Iowa City: 17/100
Essex is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Essex: 59/100 · Iowa City: 47/100
Essex is 12 points higher.
Tornado
Essex: 23/100 · Iowa City: 38/100
Iowa City is 15 points higher.
Hail
Essex: 32/100 · Iowa City: 100/100
Iowa City is 68 points higher.
Storm surge
Essex: 0/100 · Iowa City: 0/100
No gap.