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City vs city
Swarthmore vs Philadelphia, PA
Swarthmore currently scores 3 points higher overall than Philadelphia, 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 · Philadelphia: 32/100
Swarthmore is 3 points higher.
Flood
Swarthmore: 68/100 · Philadelphia: 60/100
Swarthmore is 8 points higher.
Wind
Swarthmore: 22/100 · Philadelphia: 22/100
No gap.
Lightning
Swarthmore: 39/100 · Philadelphia: 35/100
Swarthmore is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Swarthmore: 8/100 · Philadelphia: 8/100
No gap.
Hail
Swarthmore: 39/100 · Philadelphia: 18/100
Swarthmore is 21 points higher.
Storm surge
Swarthmore: 0/100 · Philadelphia: 0/100
No gap.