Orange County, Vermont, has a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with specific hazards such as hail and wind events ranking relatively low in terms of expected annual losses and risk values. The county's vulnerability to lightning strikes is also relatively low, contributing to the overall low risk score. This can be attributed to the county's inland location, away from major coastal areas and fault lines, which reduces the impact of severe weather events.
While Orange County does not have a significant history of tsunamis or volcanic activity, it does have a relatively low risk of flooding and wildfires, with very low expected annual losses and risk values associated with these events. The county's diverse landscape of rolling hills and forests, including the presence of the White Mountains to the east, helps mitigate the risk of certain natural disasters. Additionally, the county's proximity to Lake Champlain and the Connecticut River provides a valuable water resource but also poses some flood risk, which is accounted for in the overall risk assessment.
Overall, Orange County's natural disaster and climate risk assessment is characterized by a very low to relatively low risk across various hazard categories. The county's inland location, lack of significant fault lines or coastlines, and relatively low population density all contribute to its favorable risk profile. While the county may still face occasional severe weather events such as hail storms and high winds, its overall risk rating remains very low compared to other regions with more significant geological features or proximity to coastal areas.
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Grafton County, located in New Hampshire, has a population of 93,223 with a population density of 53.3 people per square mile. The county has a diverse population, with the majority being White (89.5%), followed by Asian (2.8%), Hispanic (1.7%), and Multiracial individuals (1.7%). The median age in Grafton County is 41.2 years, with a fairly even distribution between males and females. The county has a total of 35,986 households, with an average household size of 2.28 people. Families make up a significant portion of the population, accounting for 23.7% of households.
In comparison to other counties in New Hampshire, Grafton County stands out for its larger population size and higher population density. The county has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 93.9%, but also has a more diverse population with a higher percentage of Asian and Hispanic individuals. Grafton County has a slightly higher median age than the state average of 42.7 years, and a slightly lower average household size compared to the state average of 2.44 people. The county also has a higher percentage of families and a lower percentage of vacant housing units compared to the state average. Additionally, Grafton County has a larger number of farms compared to other counties in the state, with higher average farm sizes and sales.
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