Jack County

Texas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

11.4

National percentile: 11th

Jack County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 11.4, 11th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $5M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 8K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Wildfire
Low $835K/yr
Drought
Medium $747K/yr
Heat Wave
Low $587K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Wildfire Low 0.01 / yr $835K
Drought Medium 61.65 / yr $747K
Heat Wave Low 12.89 / yr $587K
Landslide Very Low 0.24 / yr $2K
Hail Low 8.68 / yr $279K
Tornado Low 0.73 / yr $961K
Strong Wind Low 3.16 / yr $351K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $15K
Ice Storm Low 0.77 / yr $31K
Cold Wave Very Low 1.05 / yr $203K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $20K
Winter Weather Very Low 5.21 / yr $12K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.82 / yr $1M
Lightning Very Low 50.30 / yr $15K
Avalanche Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Coastal Flood Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Tsunami Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Volcanic Activity Very Low 0.00 / yr $0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall natural disaster risk for Jack County?

Jack County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 11.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 11th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Jack County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Low, $835K EAL), Drought (Medium, $747K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $587K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Jack County compare to other Texas counties?

Jack County ranks #211 of 254 Texas 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. Jack County's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.