A
Essex, MA
Flood Risk Score: 10/100 · Rank #2249 of 3,271 counties
Essex County in Massachusetts has a flood risk grade of A (Low risk), ranking #2249 out of 3,271 U.S. counties for flood risk. The county has recorded 30 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $1,115,052 in payouts, with 16 federal disaster declarations. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
10
Risk Score
30
NFIP Claims
$1,115,052
Total Payouts
16
Disasters
$37,168
Avg Claim
30
Active Policies
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 10 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Claims Density
40%
1
Disaster Frequency
25%
34
Claim Severity
20%
0
Year-over-Year Trend
15%
8
Other Counties in Massachusetts
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire | A | 11 | 2 | 7 |
| Norfolk | A | 11 | 19 | 17 |
| Berkshire | A | 11 | 1 | 7 |
| Franklin | A | 11 | 0 | 7 |
| Statewide | A | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Hampden | A | 12 | 2 | 8 |