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281 Catastrophes Recorded
Furnas County, Nebraska
1 Cities with a Population of 5,011, and 2,185 Households
Furnas, Nebraska faces relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of "Relatively Low" based on various hazard risk indexes. The area experiences moderate to low frequency of events such as hailstorms, lightning strikes, and strong winds. Despite occasional events, the risk value for Furnas County is comparatively low, with a risk score of 59.18 out of 100. Additionally, the county has a low to very low exposure and vulnerability rating.
Specific climate factors in Furnas include a relatively high risk of hailstorms, with a risk rating of "Relatively High" for hail-related events. The area also experiences moderate risks from strong winds, with a risk rating of "Relatively Moderate." Furnas County is not prone to tsunamis, volcanoes, or hurricanes, with "Not Applicable" ratings for these hazards. Geological features in the region include fault lines and mountain peaks, which could potentially impact hazard risks in the area.
Historical events in Furnas County include a moderate number of lightning strikes and strong wind events, with a risk rating of "Relatively Moderate" for both. The area's proximity to water bodies such as rivers and lakes may also contribute to the risk of flooding, although the risk rating for flooding is relatively low. Overall, Furnas, Nebraska presents a relatively low risk of natural disasters and climate-related hazards, with specific ratios and percentages supporting the "Relatively Low" risk rating for the county.
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
23
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
72
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
4
Hazard Shelters
7
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Furnas County, located in Nebraska, has a population of 5,011 people with a population density of 7 people per square mile. The demographic breakdown shows that the majority of the population is White, accounting for 95.8% of the total population, followed by Hispanic individuals at 2.6%. The county has a slightly higher percentage of males (48.4%) compared to females (51.6%), with a median age of 47.3 years. The average household size is 2.23, and families make up 26.9% of the population. In terms of housing, there are 2,185 households in Furnas County, with a homeownership rate of 74.4%.
In comparison to other counties in Nebraska, Furnas County has a relatively low population density and average household size. The county also has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average, which is around 82.4%. The median age in Furnas County is slightly higher than the state median of 36.3 years. Additionally, the county has a higher homeownership rate than the state average of 65.4%. In terms of agriculture, Furnas County has a total of 377 farms, with an average farm size of 1,194 acres and a total crop acreage of 291,461 acres, with an average sales value of $637,637.
Regions
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NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
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