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Iowa City vs West Des Moines, IA

West Des Moines currently scores 5 points higher overall than Iowa City, with the largest gap in flood.

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

Iowa City

47/100

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West Des Moines

52/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Iowa City: 47/100 · West Des Moines: 52/100

West Des Moines is 5 points higher.

Flood

Iowa City: 64/100 · West Des Moines: 100/100

West Des Moines is 36 points higher.

Wind

Iowa City: 17/100 · West Des Moines: 18/100

West Des Moines is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Iowa City: 47/100 · West Des Moines: 58/100

West Des Moines is 11 points higher.

Tornado

Iowa City: 40/100 · West Des Moines: 32/100

Iowa City is 8 points higher.

Hail

Iowa City: 100/100 · West Des Moines: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Iowa City: 0/100 · West Des Moines: 0/100

No gap.