Johnson County

Wyoming — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

19.3

National percentile: 19th

Johnson County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 19.3, 19th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $7M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Medium Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 8K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Wildfire
Low $958K/yr
Landslide
Low $8K/yr
Winter Weather
Medium $110K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Wildfire Low 0.00 / yr $958K
Landslide Low 7.93 / yr $8K
Winter Weather Medium 16.70 / yr $110K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $387K
Hail Low 1.08 / yr $217K
Cold Wave Low 1.63 / yr $616K
Riverine Flood Low 0.86 / yr $4M
Avalanche Very Low 0.01 / yr $68
Lightning Low 37.24 / yr $85K
Drought Very Low 104.48 / yr $4K
Tornado Very Low 0.49 / yr $145K
Strong Wind Very Low 0.61 / yr $116K
Heat Wave Very Low 0.23 / yr $9K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.01 / yr $3K
Coastal Flood Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Hurricane 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 Johnson County?

Johnson County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 19.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 19th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Johnson County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Low, $958K EAL), Landslide (Low, $8K EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $110K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Johnson County compare to other Wyoming counties?

Johnson County ranks #18 of 23 Wyoming 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. Johnson County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.