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City vs city
Columbia vs Independence, MO
Independence currently scores 4 points higher overall than Columbia, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Columbia: 43/100 · Independence: 47/100
Independence is 4 points higher.
Flood
Columbia: 40/100 · Independence: 50/100
Independence is 10 points higher.
Wind
Columbia: 17/100 · Independence: 18/100
Independence is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Columbia: 46/100 · Independence: 75/100
Independence is 29 points higher.
Tornado
Columbia: 64/100 · Independence: 16/100
Columbia is 48 points higher.
Hail
Columbia: 100/100 · Independence: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Columbia: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100
No gap.