City vs city

West Des Moines vs Sioux City, 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.

West Des Moines

52/100

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Sioux City

40/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

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

West Des Moines is 12 points higher.

Flood

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

West Des Moines is 96 points higher.

Wind

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

Sioux City is 2 points higher.

Lightning

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

West Des Moines is 6 points higher.

Tornado

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

Sioux City is 8 points higher.

Hail

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

West Des Moines is 13 points higher.

Storm surge

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

No gap.