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City vs city
Fairfax vs Richmond, VA
Richmond currently scores 12 points higher overall than Fairfax, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Fairfax: 42/100 · Richmond: 54/100
Richmond is 12 points higher.
Flood
Fairfax: 32/100 · Richmond: 29/100
Fairfax is 3 points higher.
Wind
Fairfax: 20/100 · Richmond: 21/100
Richmond is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Fairfax: 39/100 · Richmond: 47/100
Richmond is 8 points higher.
Tornado
Fairfax: 19/100 · Richmond: 100/100
Richmond is 81 points higher.
Hail
Fairfax: 100/100 · Richmond: 93/100
Fairfax is 7 points higher.
Storm surge
Fairfax: 0/100 · Richmond: 0/100
No gap.