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City vs city
Houston vs Independence, MO
Independence currently scores 11 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: 37/100 · Independence: 48/100
Independence is 11 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: 38/100 · Independence: 23/100
Houston is 15 points higher.
Hail
Houston: 90/100 · Independence: 100/100
Independence is 10 points higher.
Storm surge
Houston: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100
No gap.