Hazard Score
58 Catastrophes Recorded
Spencer County, Indiana
0 Cities with a Population of 20,960, and 8,082 Households
Hancock County, Kentucky, has a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with specific hazard risk indexes indicating very low to relatively low risks across various categories such as flooding, thunderstorms, hail, and high winds. The area experiences a relatively low frequency of extreme weather events, with historical data showing minimal impact from hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires. This is supported by the county's geographical features, which include a lack of significant fault lines, coastlines, or mountain peaks that could amplify risk factors.
Specific climate factors in Hancock County include a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to water bodies like the Ohio River and Bluegrass Creek. However, the county's overall risk score remains very low due to its relatively low exposure to extreme weather events. Geologically, Hancock County is characterized by flat terrain with no major fault lines or active volcanoes, reducing the likelihood of seismic activity or volcanic eruptions. The county's resilience score is relatively high, indicating a capacity to mitigate and recover from natural disasters.
While Hancock County may experience occasional hazardous weather events like thunderstorms and hail, the overall risk assessment remains very low due to the area's limited exposure to high-impact disasters. The county's population, infrastructure, and agricultural value are relatively well-protected against extreme events, with the county's risk ratios and percentages aligning with a very low risk rating. Historical data and multiple independent sources corroborate the county's low susceptibility to natural disasters, making it a relatively safe area in terms of climate and geological risk.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Very High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
34
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
14
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
22
Hazard Shelters
4
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
2
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Spencer County, Indiana, has a population of 20,960 with a population density of 52.2 people per square mile. The county is predominantly White, with 96.8% of the population identifying as White, 0.5% as Black, 0.2% as American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.3% as Asian, and 2.5% as Hispanic. The median age in Spencer County is 41.8 years, with a fairly even distribution between males and females. The county has a total of 8,082 households, with an average household size of 2.55 people.
When compared to other counties in Indiana, Spencer County falls within the lower range in terms of population size. However, the county has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 83.3%. The median age in Spencer County is slightly higher than the state average of 37.4 years, indicating an older population. The county also has a lower percentage of Hispanic residents compared to the state average of 7.2%. In terms of household composition, Spencer County has a slightly smaller average household size compared to the state average of 2.63 people per household.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hurricane Laura
2020-08-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-12-28Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-04-30Tornado
2018-09-08
Hailstorm
2018-06-11
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2017-05-19Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Hailstorm
2017-04-05
Hailstorm
2015-12-23
Hailstorm
2015-12-23
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-12-15Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-06-27Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-03-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-12-22Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-04-22Tornado
2012-03-02
Hailstorm
2011-05-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2011-05-01Flooding
Torrential Rain
2011-04-18Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Flooding
Tropical Storm Ike
2008-09-12Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-05-24Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-01-15Hailstorm
2006-09-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2006-09-22Hailstorm
2006-06-22
Hailstorm
2006-05-25
Hailstorm
2006-05-25
Hailstorm
2006-04-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2006-03-12Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-01-04Hailstorm
2003-05-15
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-05-06Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-26Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-05-07Hailstorm
2000-05-23
Hailstorm
1998-06-29
Hailstorm
1998-06-23
Hailstorm
1997-03-28
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-02-28Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Tornado
1994-04-28
Hailstorm
1994-04-28
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Tornado
1992-06-23
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1991-12-02Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Tornado
1990-06-06
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1989-08-04Hailstorm
1989-05-19
Hailstorm
1989-05-05
Hailstorm
1987-03-15
Hailstorm
1985-06-04
Tornado
1970-06-13
Hurricane Betsy
1965-09-13