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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.

Wharton

42/100

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Houston

67/100

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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.