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Fairfax vs Charleston, SC

Charleston currently scores 21 points higher overall than Fairfax, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Fairfax

38/100

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Charleston

59/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Fairfax: 38/100 · Charleston: 59/100

Charleston is 21 points higher.

Flood

Fairfax: 45/100 · Charleston: 78/100

Charleston is 33 points higher.

Wind

Fairfax: 31/100 · Charleston: 51/100

Charleston is 20 points higher.

Lightning

Fairfax: 71/100 · Charleston: 49/100

Fairfax is 22 points higher.

Tornado

Fairfax: 8/100 · Charleston: 12/100

Charleston is 4 points higher.

Hail

Fairfax: 34/100 · Charleston: 100/100

Charleston is 66 points higher.

Storm surge

Fairfax: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100

Charleston is 99 points higher.