City vs city

Sioux City vs West Des Moines, IA

West Des Moines currently scores 12 points higher overall than Sioux City, with the largest gap in flood.

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

Sioux City

40/100

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West Des Moines

52/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Sioux City: 40/100 · West Des Moines: 52/100

West Des Moines is 12 points higher.

Flood

Sioux City: 4/100 · West Des Moines: 100/100

West Des Moines is 96 points higher.

Wind

Sioux City: 20/100 · West Des Moines: 18/100

Sioux City is 2 points higher.

Lightning

Sioux City: 52/100 · West Des Moines: 58/100

West Des Moines is 6 points higher.

Tornado

Sioux City: 40/100 · West Des Moines: 32/100

Sioux City is 8 points higher.

Hail

Sioux City: 87/100 · West Des Moines: 100/100

West Des Moines is 13 points higher.

Storm surge

Sioux City: 0/100 · West Des Moines: 0/100

No gap.