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City vs city
Polk City vs Iowa City, IA
Polk City and Iowa City are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Polk City: 47/100 · Iowa City: 47/100
No gap.
Flood
Polk City: 82/100 · Iowa City: 64/100
Polk City is 18 points higher.
Wind
Polk City: 18/100 · Iowa City: 17/100
Polk City is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Polk City: 58/100 · Iowa City: 47/100
Polk City is 11 points higher.
Tornado
Polk City: 16/100 · Iowa City: 40/100
Iowa City is 24 points higher.
Hail
Polk City: 100/100 · Iowa City: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Polk City: 0/100 · Iowa City: 0/100
No gap.