Jersey City vs Paterson, NJ

Jersey City currently scores 11 points higher overall than Paterson, with the largest gap in storm surge.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Jersey City

42/100

Paterson

31/100

Hazard breakdown

Overall

Jersey City: 42/100 · Paterson: 31/100

Jersey City is 11 points higher.

Flood

Jersey City: 9/100 · Paterson: 0/100

Jersey City is 9 points higher.

Wind

Jersey City: 23/100 · Paterson: 22/100

Jersey City is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Jersey City: 19/100 · Paterson: 21/100

Paterson is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Jersey City: 0/100 · Paterson: 0/100

No gap.

Hail

Jersey City: 48/100 · Paterson: 32/100

Jersey City is 16 points higher.

Storm surge

Jersey City: 99/100 · Paterson: 0/100

Jersey City is 99 points higher.

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