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City vs city
St. Joseph vs Independence, MO
St. Joseph currently scores 2 points higher overall than Independence, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
St. Joseph: 49/100 · Independence: 47/100
St. Joseph is 2 points higher.
Flood
St. Joseph: 16/100 · Independence: 50/100
Independence is 34 points higher.
Wind
St. Joseph: 18/100 · Independence: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
St. Joseph: 63/100 · Independence: 75/100
Independence is 12 points higher.
Tornado
St. Joseph: 88/100 · Independence: 16/100
St. Joseph is 72 points higher.
Hail
St. Joseph: 100/100 · Independence: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
St. Joseph: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100
No gap.