Linn County, Missouri Hazard Report | Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

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127 Catastrophes Recorded

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Linn County, Missouri

2 Cities with a Population of 12,492, and 5,299 Households

Linn, Missouri faces a very low overall risk rating for natural disasters, with a risk score of 34.17. The area is particularly vulnerable to hailstorms, with a relatively high risk rating of 78.91. Lightning strikes are also a concern, with a risk score of 61.52, suggesting a relatively low risk. The region has a relatively low risk score of 29.34 for wildfires, indicating a lower likelihood of such events occurring.

Specific climate factors in Linn, Missouri include a high frequency of thunderstorm events, with a risk score of 80.37 for damaging thunderstorms. The area also has a relatively moderate risk rating of 61.25 for tornado events, indicating a moderate level of risk. Geological features such as mountain peaks and fault lines in the region could exacerbate certain hazards, such as landslides, which have a risk rating of 13.43, indicating a relatively low risk.

Linn, Missouri is not located near coastlines or volcanoes, reducing the risk of tsunamis or volcanic eruptions. The region's relatively low risk scores for events such as flooding (29.34), winter weather (33.34), and extreme winds (30.16) suggest a generally low susceptibility to these events. Historical data on natural disasters in the area further support the risk assessment, providing a comprehensive picture of the potential hazards faced by the community.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Very Low

Hurricane Risk: Very Low

Hail Risk: Very Low

Flood Risk: High

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

16

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

69

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

5

Hazard Shelters

12

Fire Stations

1

Hospitals

4

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Linn County, Missouri has a population of 12,492 with a population density of 20.1 people per square mile. The county has a slightly lower population compared to the 2010 census data, which reported a population of 12,761. The racial composition of Linn County is predominantly White, with 99% of the population identifying as White, 0.7% as Black, and the remaining 0.3% belonging to other racial groups. In terms of gender distribution, there are 6,137 males and 6,624 females in Linn County, with a median age of 42.4 years. The county has a total of 5,299 households, with an average household size of 2.38.

Linn County has a higher percentage of owner-occupied households (73.9%) compared to renter-occupied households (26.1%). In terms of family structure, there are 1,066 married households with children, 1,707 married households without children, 153 male-headed households with children, and 332 female-headed households with children. The county has a total of 3,484 families with an average family size of 2.94. In terms of agriculture, there were 994 farms in Linn County in 2017 with an average farm size of 333 acres and a total crop acreage of 206,744 acres. The average farm sales in 2017 were $76,813. Overall, Linn County has a lower population compared to other counties in Missouri, with a focus on agriculture as a significant economic activity in the area.

Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

12 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1025 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

82% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

6/10 Moderately High

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-05-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Flooding

Dam Failure, Heavy Rain

2008-12-10

Hailstorm

2008-07-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Hailstorm

2007-07-14

Hailstorm

2007-07-14

Hailstorm

2007-06-07

Flooding

Hailstorm

1999-06-06

Hailstorm

1998-06-20

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Hailstorm

1996-05-08

Hailstorm

1996-05-08

Tornado

1995-07-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-05-10

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1994-04-09

Hailstorm

1993-06-30

Hailstorm

1992-06-16

Hailstorm

1991-03-26

Flooding

Tornado

1955-05-26

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