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Swarthmore vs Lancaster, PA
Lancaster currently scores 4 points higher overall than Swarthmore, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Swarthmore: 35/100 · Lancaster: 39/100
Lancaster is 4 points higher.
Flood
Swarthmore: 68/100 · Lancaster: 62/100
Swarthmore is 6 points higher.
Wind
Swarthmore: 22/100 · Lancaster: 21/100
Swarthmore is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Swarthmore: 39/100 · Lancaster: 46/100
Lancaster is 7 points higher.
Tornado
Swarthmore: 8/100 · Lancaster: 8/100
No gap.
Hail
Swarthmore: 39/100 · Lancaster: 77/100
Lancaster is 38 points higher.
Storm surge
Swarthmore: 0/100 · Lancaster: 0/100
No gap.