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Independence vs Ankeny, IA
Ankeny currently scores 18 points higher overall than Independence, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Independence: 33/100 · Ankeny: 51/100
Ankeny is 18 points higher.
Flood
Independence: 63/100 · Ankeny: 57/100
Independence is 6 points higher.
Wind
Independence: 17/100 · Ankeny: 18/100
Ankeny is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Independence: 31/100 · Ankeny: 58/100
Ankeny is 27 points higher.
Tornado
Independence: 24/100 · Ankeny: 64/100
Ankeny is 40 points higher.
Hail
Independence: 48/100 · Ankeny: 100/100
Ankeny is 52 points higher.
Storm surge
Independence: 0/100 · Ankeny: 0/100
No gap.