City vs city

West Des Moines vs Cedar Rapids, IA

West Des Moines currently scores 10 points higher overall than Cedar Rapids, with the largest gap in flood.

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

West Des Moines

52/100

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Cedar Rapids

42/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

West Des Moines: 52/100 · Cedar Rapids: 42/100

West Des Moines is 10 points higher.

Flood

West Des Moines: 100/100 · Cedar Rapids: 67/100

West Des Moines is 33 points higher.

Wind

West Des Moines: 18/100 · Cedar Rapids: 17/100

West Des Moines is 1 points higher.

Lightning

West Des Moines: 58/100 · Cedar Rapids: 43/100

West Des Moines is 15 points higher.

Tornado

West Des Moines: 32/100 · Cedar Rapids: 4/100

West Des Moines is 28 points higher.

Hail

West Des Moines: 100/100 · Cedar Rapids: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

West Des Moines: 0/100 · Cedar Rapids: 0/100

No gap.