Mason City vs Northwood, IA

Mason City currently scores 19 points higher overall than Northwood, with the largest gap in flood.

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

Mason City

45/100

Northwood

26/100

Hazard breakdown

Overall

Mason City: 45/100 · Northwood: 26/100

Mason City is 19 points higher.

Flood

Mason City: 61/100 · Northwood: 0/100

Mason City is 61 points higher.

Wind

Mason City: 18/100 · Northwood: 18/100

No gap.

Lightning

Mason City: 25/100 · Northwood: 29/100

Northwood is 4 points higher.

Tornado

Mason City: 56/100 · Northwood: 8/100

Mason City is 48 points higher.

Hail

Mason City: 100/100 · Northwood: 81/100

Mason City is 19 points higher.

Storm surge

Mason City: 0/100 · Northwood: 0/100

No gap.

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