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Salem vs Iowa City, IA
Iowa City currently scores 12 points higher overall than Salem, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Salem: 35/100 · Iowa City: 47/100
Iowa City is 12 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 56/100 · Iowa City: 64/100
Iowa City is 8 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 17/100 · Iowa City: 17/100
No gap.
Lightning
Salem: 44/100 · Iowa City: 47/100
Iowa City is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 0/100 · Iowa City: 40/100
Iowa City is 40 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 42/100 · Iowa City: 100/100
Iowa City is 58 points higher.
Storm surge
Salem: 0/100 · Iowa City: 0/100
No gap.