City vs city
Mount Vernon vs Independence, MO
Independence currently scores 2 points higher overall than Mount Vernon, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Mount Vernon: 46/100 · Independence: 48/100
Independence is 2 points higher.
Flood
Mount Vernon: 49/100 · Independence: 50/100
Independence is 1 points higher.
Wind
Mount Vernon: 16/100 · Independence: 18/100
Independence is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Mount Vernon: 71/100 · Independence: 75/100
Independence is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Mount Vernon: 19/100 · Independence: 23/100
Independence is 4 points higher.
Hail
Mount Vernon: 100/100 · Independence: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Mount Vernon: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100
No gap.