Barry County, Michigan Hazard Report | Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

HazardDB

Hazard Score

89 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Hurricanes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

223

Barry County, Michigan

5 Cities with a Population of 63,392, and 22,551 Households

Calhoun County, Michigan has a relatively low overall natural disaster risk rating, with specific risks including hail, heavy winds, and tornadoes. The county has experienced 94 hail events, with a frequency of 2.736 events per year, resulting in a relatively low risk value of 132,650.67. Heavy winds have also impacted the area, with 174 events occurring at a frequency of 5.104 events per year, resulting in a higher risk value of 4,418,617.03.

Calhoun County is not prone to tsunamis or volcanic eruptions based on the data provided. However, the county has a moderate risk of lightning strikes, with 1,162 events occurring at a frequency of 52.808 events per year and a risk value of 311,337.92. The county also faces a moderate risk of winter weather events, with 57 events occurring at a frequency of 3.529 events per year and a risk value of 164,119.99. These risks are influenced by specific climate factors in the area, such as its location in the Great Lakes region and its proximity to Lake Michigan, which can lead to severe weather patterns.

Geological features in Calhoun County, including fault lines, mountain peaks, and coastlines, do not significantly impact hazard risk in the area. The county's risk assessment primarily focuses on weather-related events such as hail, heavy winds, tornadoes, lightning strikes, and winter weather, which are common in the region. Historical events and nearby features further support the data, showing a pattern of weather-related disasters and a relatively low risk of tsunamis and volcanic activity in Calhoun County, Michigan.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Very Low

Hurricane Risk: Very Low

Hail Risk: Very Low

Flood Risk: Low

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

43

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

9

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

48

Hazard Shelters

30

Fire Stations

7

Hospitals

4

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Barry County, located in Michigan, has a population of 63,392 with a population density of 109.9 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county is predominantly White, making up 90.5% of the population, followed by Multiracial individuals at 1.2%, Hispanic at 2.1%, and Black at 0.3%. The county has a slightly higher percentage of females at 49.3% compared to males at 46.8%. The median age in Barry County is 41.2, with a median age for males at 40.3 and for females at 42.1. The average household size is 2.6, with 23.4% of households being single-male households and 25.5% being single-female households. Additionally, the county has a total of 16,587 families with an average family size of 3.

In terms of housing, Barry County has a total of 27,010 housing units, with 18,891 units being owner-occupied and 3,660 units being renter-occupied. The county has a vacancy rate of 16.5%. In terms of agriculture, Barry County has 938 farms as of 2017, with an average farm size of 165 acres. The county has a total of 119,174 acres of cropland, with an average sales value of $148,915 per farm. Compared to other counties in Michigan, Barry County's population density is slightly higher than the state average of 103.7 people per square mile. Additionally, Barry County has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 78.9%. The county also has a higher median age compared to the state average of 39.9 years.

Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

10 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

966 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

6/10 Moderately High

Heavy Rain

2009-06-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-12-10

Hailstorm

2008-06-22

Hailstorm

2008-06-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain

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