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City vs city
Marshalltown vs Des Moines, IA
Marshalltown currently scores 9 points higher overall than Des Moines, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Marshalltown: 55/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Marshalltown is 9 points higher.
Flood
Marshalltown: 81/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Marshalltown is 8 points higher.
Wind
Marshalltown: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Marshalltown: 45/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 13 points higher.
Tornado
Marshalltown: 84/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Marshalltown is 72 points higher.
Hail
Marshalltown: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Marshalltown: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.