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City vs city
Ottumwa vs Fairfield, IA
Ottumwa currently scores 9 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
Ottumwa: 41/100 · Fairfield: 32/100
Ottumwa is 9 points higher.
Flood
Ottumwa: 57/100 · Fairfield: 43/100
Ottumwa is 14 points higher.
Wind
Ottumwa: 17/100 · Fairfield: 17/100
No gap.
Lightning
Ottumwa: 54/100 · Fairfield: 42/100
Ottumwa is 12 points higher.
Tornado
Ottumwa: 18/100 · Fairfield: 12/100
Ottumwa is 6 points higher.
Hail
Ottumwa: 53/100 · Fairfield: 43/100
Ottumwa is 10 points higher.
Storm surge
Ottumwa: 0/100 · Fairfield: 0/100
No gap.