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Platte City vs Independence, MO
Platte City currently scores 9 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
Platte City: 57/100 · Independence: 48/100
Platte City is 9 points higher.
Flood
Platte City: 79/100 · Independence: 50/100
Platte City is 29 points higher.
Wind
Platte City: 18/100 · Independence: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Platte City: 77/100 · Independence: 75/100
Platte City is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Platte City: 0/100 · Independence: 23/100
Independence is 23 points higher.
Hail
Platte City: 100/100 · Independence: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Platte City: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100
No gap.