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City vs city
Wharton vs Houston, TX
Houston currently scores 25 points higher overall than Wharton, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Wharton: 42/100 · Houston: 67/100
Houston is 25 points higher.
Flood
Wharton: 68/100 · Houston: 34/100
Wharton is 34 points higher.
Wind
Wharton: 41/100 · Houston: 42/100
Houston is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Wharton: 58/100 · Houston: 72/100
Houston is 14 points higher.
Tornado
Wharton: 38/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 62 points higher.
Hail
Wharton: 24/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 76 points higher.
Storm surge
Wharton: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100
Houston is 99 points higher.