Hazard Score
91 Catastrophes Recorded
Paulding County, Georgia
1 Cities with a Population of 171,198, and 48,105 Households
Paulding County, Georgia has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with a risk score of 71.30 out of 100. The county's most significant risks are from thunderstorms, with a relatively high risk rating of 93.21. Lightning events have a high frequency in the area, contributing to the elevated risk level. Additionally, the county experiences moderate risks from tornadoes, wildfires, and hailstorms, with risk scores ranging from 32.77 to 90.65.
Specific climate factors in Paulding County include a high frequency of thunderstorms and lightning events, which contribute to the elevated risk levels in the area. The county does not have any coastlines or fault lines, but it does have several water bodies that could impact hazard risk, such as Lake Allatoona to the east. The region also has several mountain peaks, such as Pine Mountain, which could potentially affect the severity of storms and other natural disasters.
Overall, Paulding County's geological features, including water bodies and mountain peaks, along with its specific climate factors such as high thunderstorm and lightning event frequencies, contribute to its overall hazard risk. Historical events in the area, such as tornado outbreaks and wildfires, support the risk assessments provided. It is important for residents and authorities in Paulding County to remain vigilant and prepared for potential natural disasters based on these risk factors.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
29
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
64
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
15
Hazard Shelters
12
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
3
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Paulding County, Georgia, has a population of 171,198 residents with a population density of 544.6 people per square mile. The county has a diverse demographic makeup with 64.6% White, 14.2% Black, 2.5% Hispanic, and 1.9% Asian residents. The median age in the county is 33.7, slightly lower than the state average, with a fairly even distribution across age groups. The average household size is 2.94, and the majority of households are family households (79.2%) with an average family size of 3.3.
Compared to other counties in Georgia, Paulding County has a higher population density and a larger population size than the state average. The county also has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 54.7%. The median age in Paulding County is lower than the state median age of 36.3, indicating a younger population. Additionally, the average household size in the county is slightly higher than the state average of 2.73, and the percentage of family households in Paulding County is higher than the state average of 68.6%. Overall, Paulding County is a growing and diverse community with a relatively young population compared to other counties in Georgia.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hurricane Fred
2021-08-20
Flooding
Tropical Storm Claudette
2021-06-19Flooding
Tropical Storm Sally
2020-09-15Hailstorm
2020-06-14
Tornado
2020-01-11
Flooding
Tropical Storm Michael
2018-10-10Hailstorm
2018-03-19
Hailstorm
2017-07-07
Hailstorm
2017-04-05
Hailstorm
2016-04-06
Hailstorm
2013-07-17
Hailstorm
2013-04-11
Hailstorm
2012-07-10
Hailstorm
2012-03-15
Hailstorm
2011-06-15
Hailstorm
2011-06-15
Hailstorm
2011-06-15
Hailstorm
2011-04-04
Hailstorm
2010-07-09
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-04-24
Flooding
Tropical Storm Ida
2009-11-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-09-21Hailstorm
2009-08-21
Hailstorm
2009-04-23
Hailstorm
2009-04-23
Hailstorm
2009-04-23
Hailstorm
2009-04-10
Hailstorm
2008-06-09
Hailstorm
2008-04-04
Hailstorm
2008-03-15
Hailstorm
2008-02-26
Hailstorm
2007-08-17
Hailstorm
2007-07-26
Hailstorm
2007-04-03
Hailstorm
2007-04-03
Hailstorm
2006-06-04
Hailstorm
2006-04-19
Tornado
2005-08-29
Hailstorm
2005-04-30
Hailstorm
2003-07-13
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-05-06Hailstorm
2003-05-02
Hailstorm
2003-05-02
Hailstorm
2003-04-25
Hailstorm
2002-07-22
Hailstorm
2002-07-02
Hailstorm
2002-07-01
Hailstorm
2002-05-03
Hailstorm
2001-06-03
Hailstorm
2001-02-16
Hailstorm
2000-07-23
Hailstorm
2000-01-10
Hailstorm
1999-05-23
Hailstorm
1999-05-07
Hailstorm
1999-05-06
Hailstorm
1999-02-27
Hailstorm
1998-09-02
Hailstorm
1998-06-19
Hailstorm
1998-06-19
Hailstorm
1998-06-09
Hailstorm
1998-05-10
Hailstorm
1998-04-08
Hailstorm
1998-04-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1998-03-07Hailstorm
1997-09-10
Hailstorm
1997-07-16
Hailstorm
1997-04-22
Hailstorm
1997-04-22
Hailstorm
1997-01-24
Hailstorm
1997-01-24
Hailstorm
1996-03-15
Hailstorm
1996-01-24
Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1995-10-04Hailstorm
1995-06-17
Hailstorm
1995-04-19
Hailstorm
1994-06-26
Hailstorm
1994-04-27
Flooding
Torrential Rain
1994-03-24Hailstorm
1992-03-06
Hailstorm
1991-04-29
Hailstorm
1988-04-25
Hailstorm
1985-06-07
Tornado
1983-12-03
Tornado
1980-04-08
Hailstorm
1975-03-07
Hailstorm
1974-03-30
Tornado
1973-12-29
Hurricane Edith
1971-09-18
Hurricane Irene
1959-10-09
Tornado
1956-04-15