Hazard Score
333 Catastrophes Recorded
Decatur County, Kansas
0 Cities with a Population of 2,838, and 1,378 Households
Decatur County in Kansas has a very low overall natural disaster risk rating, with a risk score of 39.96 and a risk value of 4,729,223.27. The county's most significant risk comes from hail events, with a risk score of 94.21, indicating a relatively moderate risk level. The area experiences an average of 296 hail events per year, with a frequency of 8.69% and an exposure value of over $1.9 million.
The county is also susceptible to strong winds, with a risk score of 74.99 and a risk value of 835,961.37. The area experiences an average of 152 wind events per year, with a frequency of 4.45% and an exposure value of over $700,000. Other notable risks in the area include tornado events, with a risk score of 30.13, and flooding events, with a risk score of 19.85. These risks are relatively low compared to hail and wind events.
Geologically, Decatur County does not have any significant features that would increase its natural disaster risk, such as coastlines, fault lines, or mountain peaks. The county is characterized by its flat terrain and agricultural landscapes. However, the presence of water bodies like rivers and lakes can contribute to flooding risks during heavy rainfall events. Overall, the county's natural disaster risk assessment is based on a combination of climate factors, historical event data, and the presence of certain geological features that could impact hazard risk in the area.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Very Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
9
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
34
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
2
Hazard Shelters
4
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Decatur County, located in Kansas, has a population of 2,838 people with a population density of 3.2 per square mile. The population in 2010 was slightly higher at 2,961, indicating a slight decrease in population over the years. The racial composition of Decatur County is predominantly White, with 2,883 individuals, followed by Black (17), American Indian and Alaska Native (13), Asian (7), Hispanic (30), and individuals of multiple races (28). The county has more males (1,483) than females (1,478), with a median age of 51.3. The average household size is 2.09, and the county has 1,378 households, with 841 families residing in the area.
In comparison to other counties in Kansas, Decatur County has a lower population density at 3.2 per square mile, indicating that it is a less densely populated area. The racial composition is predominantly White, which is consistent with the state's overall demographic makeup. The average household size in Decatur County is slightly lower than the state average, suggesting smaller household sizes in the area. The median age of 51.3 is also higher than the state average, indicating an older population in Decatur County. Additionally, the county has a higher percentage of owner-occupied households (1,067) compared to renter-occupied households (311), indicating a preference for homeownership in the area.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
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2019-08-29
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2019-08-13
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2018-05-18
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2018-05-18
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2018-05-18
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2018-03-23
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2018-03-23
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-06
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2017-06-06
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2017-05-16
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2017-05-16
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2017-05-15
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2016-09-15
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2016-07-05
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2016-06-17
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2016-05-10
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2016-05-07
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2016-05-07
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2015-05-09
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2015-04-24
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2014-06-14
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2013-08-15
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2013-07-09
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2013-06-14
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2013-05-18
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2013-05-10
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2013-04-07
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2012-05-23
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2011-08-09
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2011-07-10
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2011-07-10
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2011-06-20
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2011-06-20
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2011-06-15
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2011-06-15
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2011-05-11
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2008-05-29
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2008-05-29
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2008-05-23
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2008-05-22
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2008-05-22
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2008-05-22
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2008-04-24
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2007-07-12
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2007-06-19
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2007-05-22
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2007-04-24
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2007-03-28
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2006-08-18
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2006-06-20
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2006-05-26
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2005-10-19
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2005-08-27
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2005-08-25
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2005-07-17
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2005-07-03
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2005-07-03
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2005-06-09
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2003-04-29
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2003-04-29
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2003-04-29
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2003-04-29
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2002-07-21
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2002-06-19
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2002-06-11
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1999-07-08
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Brief Torrential Rain
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1998-05-22
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1998-04-14
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1998-04-14
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1998-04-14
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1998-04-14
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1996-08-14
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1996-08-10
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1996-07-23
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1996-07-23
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1996-07-15
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1996-07-15
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1996-06-22
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1996-06-06
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1996-06-06
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1996-06-06
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1996-05-26
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1996-05-22
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1996-05-22
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1996-05-22
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1993-08-18
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1993-08-18
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1993-07-24
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1993-07-24
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1993-07-03
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1993-07-03
Tornado
1993-06-26
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1993-06-26
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1993-06-26
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1993-05-05
Tornado
1993-03-28
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1992-09-06
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1992-09-06
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1992-09-06
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1992-08-04
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1992-08-04
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1992-08-04
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1992-07-29
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1992-07-12
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1992-07-07
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1992-07-07
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1992-07-07
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1991-05-26
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1991-05-15
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1990-07-23
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1990-05-18
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1990-05-18
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1989-08-20
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1989-07-17
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1989-07-17
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1987-06-28
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1987-06-24
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1987-06-16
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1986-09-16
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1986-08-12
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1986-08-06
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1986-08-04
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1986-05-14
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1986-05-07
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1983-06-12
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1983-06-12
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1983-06-12
Tornado
1983-05-05
Tornado
1982-06-24
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1982-06-21
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1980-08-31
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1980-08-31
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1977-08-30
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1977-08-22
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1976-04-23
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1974-06-05
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1974-05-10
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1972-09-05
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1972-09-05
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1972-09-05
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1972-06-25
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1971-05-21
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1968-09-15
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1968-09-06
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1968-06-17
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1968-06-17
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1967-06-17
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1965-09-03
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1965-07-18
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1965-06-05
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1962-05-17
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1960-07-28
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1960-06-10
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1958-07-04
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1958-07-04
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1953-05-27
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1953-05-27
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1952-07-06