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Essex vs Joliet, IL
Joliet currently scores 20 points higher overall than Essex, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Essex: 26/100 · Joliet: 46/100
Joliet is 20 points higher.
Flood
Essex: 33/100 · Joliet: 44/100
Joliet is 11 points higher.
Wind
Essex: 16/100 · Joliet: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
Essex: 46/100 · Joliet: 43/100
Essex is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Essex: 4/100 · Joliet: 84/100
Joliet is 80 points higher.
Hail
Essex: 30/100 · Joliet: 97/100
Joliet is 67 points higher.
Storm surge
Essex: 0/100 · Joliet: 0/100
No gap.