Salem vs Columbia, SC

Columbia currently scores 12 points higher overall than Salem, with the largest gap in tornado.

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

Salem

37/100

Columbia

49/100

Hazard breakdown

Overall

Salem: 37/100 · Columbia: 49/100

Columbia is 12 points higher.

Flood

Salem: 30/100 · Columbia: 27/100

Salem is 3 points higher.

Wind

Salem: 16/100 · Columbia: 24/100

Columbia is 8 points higher.

Lightning

Salem: 45/100 · Columbia: 72/100

Columbia is 27 points higher.

Tornado

Salem: 16/100 · Columbia: 44/100

Columbia is 28 points higher.

Hail

Salem: 82/100 · Columbia: 86/100

Columbia is 4 points higher.

Storm surge

Salem: 0/100 · Columbia: 0/100

No gap.

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