Jackson County
Oregon — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 93th
Jackson County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 92.5, 93th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $122M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | High | 0.01 / yr | $25M |
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $35M |
| Winter Weather | Very High | 23.52 / yr | $905K |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 6.45 / yr | $6M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 0.57 / yr | $54M |
| Landslide | Low | 2.86 / yr | $37K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $290 |
| Lightning | Medium | 9.80 / yr | $336K |
| Hail | Low | 0.16 / yr | $202K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $126 |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.06 / yr | $265K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $15K |
| Drought | Very Low | 51.60 / yr | $2K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $60K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $30K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Jackson County?
Jackson County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 92.5 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 93th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Jackson County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (High, $25M EAL), Earthquake (Medium, $35M EAL), Winter Weather (Very High, $905K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Jackson County compare to other Oregon counties?
Jackson County ranks #8 of 36 Oregon counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Jackson County's $122M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.