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Salem vs Rapid City, SD
Salem and Rapid City are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Salem: 43/100 · Rapid City: 43/100
No gap.
Flood
Salem: 41/100 · Rapid City: 53/100
Rapid City is 12 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 21/100 · Rapid City: 20/100
Salem is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Salem: 57/100 · Rapid City: 23/100
Salem is 34 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 15/100 · Rapid City: 23/100
Rapid City is 8 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 100/100 · Rapid City: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Salem: 0/100 · Rapid City: 0/100
No gap.