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Fairfield vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 4 points higher overall than Fairfield, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Fairfield: 42/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 4 points higher.
Flood
Fairfield: 43/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 30 points higher.
Wind
Fairfield: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Fairfield: 42/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 16 points higher.
Tornado
Fairfield: 40/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Fairfield is 28 points higher.
Hail
Fairfield: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Fairfield: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.