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Palmer vs Iowa City, IA
Iowa City currently scores 8 points higher overall than Palmer, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Palmer: 40/100 · Iowa City: 48/100
Iowa City is 8 points higher.
Flood
Palmer: 45/100 · Iowa City: 64/100
Iowa City is 19 points higher.
Wind
Palmer: 19/100 · Iowa City: 17/100
Palmer is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Palmer: 49/100 · Iowa City: 47/100
Palmer is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Palmer: 73/100 · Iowa City: 38/100
Palmer is 35 points higher.
Hail
Palmer: 44/100 · Iowa City: 100/100
Iowa City is 56 points higher.
Storm surge
Palmer: 0/100 · Iowa City: 0/100
No gap.