B
Essex, NJ
Flood Risk Score: 24/100 · Rank #78 of 3,271 counties
Essex County in New Jersey has a flood risk grade of B (Moderate risk), ranking #78 out of 3,271 U.S. counties for flood risk. The county has recorded 48 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $2,153,227 in payouts, with 16 federal disaster declarations. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
24
Risk Score
48
NFIP Claims
$2,153,227
Total Payouts
16
Disasters
$44,859
Avg Claim
48
Active Policies
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 24 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Claims Density
40%
1
Disaster Frequency
25%
34
Claim Severity
20%
1
Year-over-Year Trend
15%
100
Other Counties in New Jersey
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen | B | 24 | 104 | 15 |
| Union | B | 24 | 93 | 14 |
| Monmouth | B | 23 | 28 | 14 |
| Middlesex | B | 23 | 47 | 14 |
| Morris | B | 23 | 21 | 14 |
| Somerset | B | 23 | 56 | 14 |