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City vs city
Chester vs Scranton, PA
Chester currently scores 7 points higher overall than Scranton, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Chester: 46/100 · Scranton: 39/100
Chester is 7 points higher.
Flood
Chester: 63/100 · Scranton: 68/100
Scranton is 5 points higher.
Wind
Chester: 22/100 · Scranton: 20/100
Chester is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Chester: 39/100 · Scranton: 20/100
Chester is 19 points higher.
Tornado
Chester: 4/100 · Scranton: 4/100
No gap.
Hail
Chester: 44/100 · Scranton: 74/100
Scranton is 30 points higher.
Storm surge
Chester: 98/100 · Scranton: 0/100
Chester is 98 points higher.