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Fairfax vs Des Moines, IA

Des Moines currently scores 6 points higher overall than Fairfax, with the largest gap in hail.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Fairfax

40/100

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Des Moines

46/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Fairfax: 40/100 · Des Moines: 46/100

Des Moines is 6 points higher.

Flood

Fairfax: 68/100 · Des Moines: 73/100

Des Moines is 5 points higher.

Wind

Fairfax: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100

Des Moines is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Fairfax: 43/100 · Des Moines: 58/100

Des Moines is 15 points higher.

Tornado

Fairfax: 16/100 · Des Moines: 12/100

Fairfax is 4 points higher.

Hail

Fairfax: 77/100 · Des Moines: 100/100

Des Moines is 23 points higher.

Storm surge

Fairfax: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100

No gap.