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City vs city
Kirkwood vs Independence, MO
Independence currently scores 5 points higher overall than Kirkwood, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Kirkwood: 42/100 · Independence: 47/100
Independence is 5 points higher.
Flood
Kirkwood: 48/100 · Independence: 50/100
Independence is 2 points higher.
Wind
Kirkwood: 16/100 · Independence: 18/100
Independence is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Kirkwood: 43/100 · Independence: 75/100
Independence is 32 points higher.
Tornado
Kirkwood: 12/100 · Independence: 16/100
Independence is 4 points higher.
Hail
Kirkwood: 100/100 · Independence: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Kirkwood: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100
No gap.