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City vs city

Salem vs Columbus, OH

Columbus currently scores 12 points higher overall than Salem, with the largest gap in hail.

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

Columbus

36/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Salem: 24/100 · Columbus: 36/100

Columbus is 12 points higher.

Flood

Salem: 60/100 · Columbus: 52/100

Salem is 8 points higher.

Wind

Salem: 18/100 · Columbus: 16/100

Salem is 2 points higher.

Lightning

Salem: 16/100 · Columbus: 27/100

Columbus is 11 points higher.

Tornado

Salem: 0/100 · Columbus: 40/100

Columbus is 40 points higher.

Hail

Salem: 7/100 · Columbus: 85/100

Columbus is 78 points higher.

Storm surge

Salem: 0/100 · Columbus: 0/100

No gap.