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City vs city
Elgin vs Independence, KS
Independence currently scores 13 points higher overall than Elgin, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Elgin: 39/100 · Independence: 52/100
Independence is 13 points higher.
Flood
Elgin: 0/100 · Independence: 73/100
Independence is 73 points higher.
Wind
Elgin: 18/100 · Independence: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Elgin: 78/100 · Independence: 88/100
Independence is 10 points higher.
Tornado
Elgin: 12/100 · Independence: 12/100
No gap.
Hail
Elgin: 98/100 · Independence: 100/100
Independence is 2 points higher.
Storm surge
Elgin: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100
No gap.