Hazard Score
247 Catastrophes Recorded
Peoria County, Illinois
6 Cities with a Population of 180,436, and 75,793 Households
Peoria, Illinois faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 85.01. The area has a high risk value of 27,042,937.13, indicating a significant level of vulnerability to various hazards. Specific climate factors in the region include moderate occurrences of hail, thunderstorms, and high winds, with notable instances of flooding events. Peoria's proximity to water bodies like the Illinois River increases the risk of flooding, while the presence of fault lines and mountain peaks can contribute to earthquake hazards.
The county of Peoria is characterized by its relatively high resilience score of 93.73, suggesting that the area has built a strong capacity to withstand and recover from natural disasters. However, the presence of fault lines and the historical occurrence of moderate earthquake events highlight the need for continued preparedness and planning efforts. With a very high hazard loss ratio of 0.000375625997549 due to severe weather events like wind and hail, the region must remain vigilant in mitigating potential risks to its population and infrastructure.
Peoria's risk assessment also considers the low likelihood of tsunamis and volcanic eruptions in the area, with corresponding low risk values for these types of events. While the county does not face significant risks from these specific hazards, the varied geological features and proximity to the Illinois River and fault lines underscore the importance of comprehensive disaster preparedness and response strategies to safeguard the community against potential natural disasters.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
59
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
49
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
130
Hazard Shelters
43
Fire Stations
4
Hospitals
10
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Peoria County, located in Illinois, has a population of 180,436 people with a population density of 286.1 people per square mile. The county has a diverse population with 77% White, 18% Black, 3% Asian, and 4% Hispanic residents. The median age in Peoria County is 36.8 years, with a slightly higher percentage of females (53.4%) compared to males (46.6%). The county has a total of 75,793 households, with an average household size of 2.39 people. Additionally, the county has 83,034 housing units, with a homeownership rate of 60.9%.
Compared to other counties in Illinois, Peoria County has a higher population density than the state average of 231.1 people per square mile. The county also has a higher percentage of Black residents (18%) compared to the state average of 14.6%. However, Peoria County has a lower Hispanic population percentage (4%) compared to the state average of 17.9%. The county's median age of 36.8 years is slightly lower than the state average of 37.9 years. Additionally, Peoria County has a lower homeownership rate of 60.9% compared to the state average of 65.3%.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Kickapoo Restoration Rx
2023-04-06
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2020-07-11
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2020-07-11
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2020-07-11
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2020-07-11
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2020-07-11
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2020-05-28
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2020-04-28
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2020-04-08
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2020-03-28
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2019-09-27
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2019-09-27
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2019-09-27
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2019-09-27
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2019-09-27
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2019-09-27
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2019-09-27
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2019-09-27
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2019-06-25
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2019-04-30Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Hailstorm
2018-12-01
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2018-12-01
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2018-05-13
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2018-05-02
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2018-01-22
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2017-07-10
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2017-07-10
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2017-07-10
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2017-06-14
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2017-03-06
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2017-02-28
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2014-06-22
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2014-04-03
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2013-11-17
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2013-11-17
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2013-06-25
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2013-06-24
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2013-06-21
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2011-05-22
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2011-05-22
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2011-04-19
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2011-04-19
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Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Flooding
Dam Failure, Heavy Rain
2010-07-25Tornado
2010-06-05
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2010-06-05
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2010-06-05
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2010-06-02
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2010-06-01
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2010-05-25
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Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Tornado
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2009-03-08
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2009-02-28Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-12-10Hailstorm
2008-08-03
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Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-05-13
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2008-05-13
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Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
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1997-08-24
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1996-05-13Tornado
1996-04-19
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1995-05-27
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1995-05-13
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1995-05-10Hailstorm
1994-06-26
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Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Hailstorm
1991-12-08
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1990-08-29
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1990-08-29
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1990-07-09
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1987-05-11
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1985-07-02
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1985-06-30
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1985-03-03Hailstorm
1983-08-18
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1982-11-01
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1982-05-26
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1982-04-02
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1981-07-25
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1981-05-27
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1981-04-10
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1981-04-10
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1981-04-10
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1980-06-02
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1976-06-29
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1975-05-19
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1974-06-14
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1974-06-08
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1973-03-31
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1971-08-14
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1965-09-14
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1964-07-14
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1962-05-28
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1961-09-02
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1960-06-04
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1960-05-15
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1957-05-13