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City vs city
DeKalb vs Chicago, IL
Chicago currently scores 5 points higher overall than DeKalb, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
DeKalb: 35/100 · Chicago: 40/100
Chicago is 5 points higher.
Flood
DeKalb: 36/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Chicago is 8 points higher.
Wind
DeKalb: 16/100 · Chicago: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
DeKalb: 52/100 · Chicago: 35/100
DeKalb is 17 points higher.
Tornado
DeKalb: 8/100 · Chicago: 28/100
Chicago is 20 points higher.
Hail
DeKalb: 97/100 · Chicago: 100/100
Chicago is 3 points higher.
Storm surge
DeKalb: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.