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City vs city
Houston vs Independence, MO
Independence currently scores 9 points higher overall than Houston, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Houston: 38/100 · Independence: 47/100
Independence is 9 points higher.
Flood
Houston: 0/100 · Independence: 50/100
Independence is 50 points higher.
Wind
Houston: 16/100 · Independence: 18/100
Independence is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Houston: 63/100 · Independence: 75/100
Independence is 12 points higher.
Tornado
Houston: 40/100 · Independence: 16/100
Houston is 24 points higher.
Hail
Houston: 89/100 · Independence: 100/100
Independence is 11 points higher.
Storm surge
Houston: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100
No gap.