Hazard Score
95 Catastrophes Recorded
Steuben County, Indiana
1 Cities with a Population of 35,205, and 13,310 Households
Steuben County in Indiana has a very low overall risk rating, with a relatively high resilience score. The county has a population of 34,413 and a total building value of $8.8 billion. Specific climate factors in the area include a moderate frequency of extreme wind events and lightning strikes, with relatively low risk ratings. Steuben County is not prone to tsunamis, volcanic activity, or wildfires. The area is also not located near coastlines, fault lines, or mountain peaks that would significantly impact hazard risk.
Historical data shows that Steuben County has experienced a moderate frequency of extreme wind events, with a very low risk rating for these occurrences. Lightning strikes are also a common natural hazard in the area, with a relatively low risk rating. Steuben County has not recorded any tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, or wildfires in recent history. The county's proximity to water bodies or geological features that could potentially increase hazard risk is minimal, contributing to its overall very low risk score.
In conclusion, Steuben County in Indiana has a very low overall hazard risk, with specific climate factors such as wind events and lightning strikes contributing to the area's risk profile. The county's resilience score is relatively high, indicating its ability to withstand and recover from natural disasters. Steuben County's lack of proximity to coastlines, fault lines, mountain peaks, or other geological features that typically increase hazard risk further supports its very low risk rating.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Moderate
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
8
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
11
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
13
Hazard Shelters
9
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
6
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Steuben County, Indiana, has a population of 35,205 with a population density of 109.2 per square mile. The demographic breakdown shows that the majority of the population is White (93.9%), followed by Black (0.5%), Hispanic (2.8%), and Asian (0.5%). The county has a slightly higher percentage of White residents compared to the state of Indiana as a whole, which has a White population of 84.8%. The median age in Steuben County is 40.2, with a slightly higher percentage of males (49.0%) than females (47.9%). The average household size is 2.47, with 57.8% of households being married with children and 34.4% being married without children. In terms of housing, there are 13,310 households in the county, with 54.4% owner-occupied and 23.8% renter-occupied.
Steuben County has a total of 562 farms in 2012, with an average farm size of 186 acres and a total crop acreage of 84,596 acres. The average farm sale in 2012 was $109,889. By 2017, the number of farms in the county decreased to 472, but the average farm size increased to 255 acres and the total crop acreage increased to 101,665 acres. The average farm sale also increased to $135,671 in 2017. Overall, Steuben County has a strong agricultural sector, contributing significantly to the county's economy. Comparing Steuben County to other counties in Indiana, it ranks relatively high in terms of population density, farm size, and average farm sale, indicating a robust agricultural industry in the county.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
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2019-06-01
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2019-06-01
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2019-06-01
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2019-06-01
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2019-03-14
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2019-03-14
Tornado
2018-06-09
Tornado
2018-06-09
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2018-05-14
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2018-05-14
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2018-04-03
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2017-02-28
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2017-02-28
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2017-02-28
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2017-02-28
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2017-02-28
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-06-27Hailstorm
2014-09-05
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2013-04-22Hailstorm
2012-07-01
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2011-08-09
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2011-05-29
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2011-05-22
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2009-06-10Flooding
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2008-12-10Hurricane Ike
2008-09-15
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2008-07-02
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2008-06-15
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-02-06Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-01-08Tornado
2007-07-26
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2007-07-26
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2007-07-26
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2007-07-26
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2007-07-26
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2007-07-26
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2007-05-01
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2007-05-01
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2007-05-01
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2006-06-21
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2006-06-19
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2006-06-19
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2005-09-22
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2005-09-22
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2005-09-22
Hurricane Arlene
2005-06-14
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2004-05-06
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2003-08-01
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2003-08-01
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2003-07-05Hailstorm
2003-05-09
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2003-05-09
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2003-05-09
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2003-04-04
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2003-03-20
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2003-03-20
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2001-06-19
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2001-04-10
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2001-04-10
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2000-08-26
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2000-08-23
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2000-08-02
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2000-07-28
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2000-05-09
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2000-05-09
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1999-10-13
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1999-08-04
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1999-05-05
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1999-05-05
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1999-05-05
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1999-05-05
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1999-04-10
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1998-06-26
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1998-06-12
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1998-05-31
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Hailstorm
1994-04-12
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1992-04-23
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1991-12-02Tornado
1991-03-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-12-31Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Tornado
1986-10-01
Hailstorm
1985-03-28
Tornado
1969-09-06
Tornado
1969-09-06
Tornado
1965-08-25
Tornado
1965-04-11