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Polk City vs Des Moines, IA
Polk City currently scores 1 points higher overall than Des Moines, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Polk City: 47/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Polk City is 1 points higher.
Flood
Polk City: 82/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Polk City is 9 points higher.
Wind
Polk City: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Polk City: 58/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
No gap.
Tornado
Polk City: 16/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Polk City is 4 points higher.
Hail
Polk City: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Polk City: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.