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Kansas City vs Independence, MO
Kansas City currently scores 10 points higher overall than Independence, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Kansas City: 57/100 · Independence: 47/100
Kansas City is 10 points higher.
Flood
Kansas City: 100/100 · Independence: 50/100
Kansas City is 50 points higher.
Wind
Kansas City: 18/100 · Independence: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Kansas City: 77/100 · Independence: 75/100
Kansas City is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Kansas City: 24/100 · Independence: 16/100
Kansas City is 8 points higher.
Hail
Kansas City: 100/100 · Independence: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Kansas City: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100
No gap.