Oneida County

Idaho — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

1.4

National percentile: 1th

Oneida County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 1.4, 1th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $2M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $2M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 5K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Wildfire
Low $622K/yr
Earthquake
Very Low $206K/yr
Winter Weather
Low $55K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Wildfire Low 0.01 / yr $622K
Earthquake Very Low 0.01 / yr $206K
Winter Weather Low 16.35 / yr $55K
Volcanic Activity Very Low 0.00 / yr $1
Landslide Very Low 0.96 / yr $213
Avalanche Very Low 0.01 / yr $36
Heat Wave Very Low 2.16 / yr $61K
Drought Very Low 80.92 / yr $1K
Lightning Very Low 33.65 / yr $63K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.40 / yr $102K
Strong Wind Very Low 0.69 / yr $57K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.61 / yr $940K
Hail Very Low 0.37 / yr $7K
Tornado Very Low 0.11 / yr $6K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.01 / yr $1K
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 Oneida County?

Oneida County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 1.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 1th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Oneida County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Low, $622K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $206K EAL), Winter Weather (Low, $55K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Oneida County compare to other Idaho counties?

Oneida County ranks #43 of 44 Idaho counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low 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. Oneida County's $2M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.