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City vs city
Lake Zurich vs Chicago, IL
Lake Zurich currently scores 2 points higher overall than Chicago, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Lake Zurich: 42/100 · Chicago: 40/100
Lake Zurich is 2 points higher.
Flood
Lake Zurich: 42/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Chicago is 2 points higher.
Wind
Lake Zurich: 16/100 · Chicago: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
Lake Zurich: 49/100 · Chicago: 35/100
Lake Zurich is 14 points higher.
Tornado
Lake Zurich: 32/100 · Chicago: 28/100
Lake Zurich is 4 points higher.
Hail
Lake Zurich: 100/100 · Chicago: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Lake Zurich: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.