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Popejoy vs Des Moines, IA

Des Moines currently scores 20 points higher overall than Popejoy, with the largest gap in hail.

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

Popejoy

26/100

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Des Moines

46/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Popejoy: 26/100 · Des Moines: 46/100

Des Moines is 20 points higher.

Flood

Popejoy: 66/100 · Des Moines: 73/100

Des Moines is 7 points higher.

Wind

Popejoy: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100

No gap.

Lightning

Popejoy: 27/100 · Des Moines: 58/100

Des Moines is 31 points higher.

Tornado

Popejoy: 8/100 · Des Moines: 12/100

Des Moines is 4 points higher.

Hail

Popejoy: 8/100 · Des Moines: 100/100

Des Moines is 92 points higher.

Storm surge

Popejoy: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100

No gap.