Climate Risk Summary

Zip Code 93552, Risk Profile

The primary drivers of climate-related financial risk in Palmdale, CA (93552) are Earthquake, Inland Flooding, and Heat Wave.

Understanding the Dollars

Expected Annual Loss (EAL) is a statistical average of property damage for this entire zip code over a standard year across all properties.

  • / It represents the "average cost" rather than a guaranteed yearly bill.
  • / It can be used to compare the relative risk from different hazards and across different neighborhoods.

Primary Risks

Earthquake

$10,191,605

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 93552

90.7Score

Relatively High compared to US average

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Inland Flooding

$5,452,365

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 93552

46.0Score

Relatively Moderate compared to US average

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Heat Wave

$142,520

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 93552

21.4Score

Relatively Low compared to US average

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Zip Code Risk Map

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Financial Risk Inventory

MAJOR DRIVER
Earthquake
$10,191,605
Score: 90.7
MAJOR DRIVER
Inland Flooding
$5,452,365
Score: 46.0
MAJOR DRIVER
Heat Wave
$142,520
Score: 21.4
Wildfire
$81,087
Score: 69.6
Tornado
$66,128
Score: 16.4
Lightning
$9,920
Score: 6.6
Hail
$8,510
Score: 19.5
Winter Weather
$8,017
Score: 29.8
Strong Wind
$4,523
Score: 6.2
Drought
$92
Score: 5.2
Landslide
$91
Score: 33.0

Recommended Mitigation Strategies

Recommended investments to protect your property value and reduce insurance liability based on your local risk profile.

🏠Low Investment

Earthquake Mitigation

General property maintenance and insurance review recommended.

Risk Score: 90.7
💧Medium Investment

Inland Flooding Mitigation

Install a smart sump pump with battery backup and extend downspouts 10ft from foundation.

Risk Score: 46.0
☀️Low Investment

Heat Wave Mitigation

Ensure attic insulation is R-49+ and consider a dual-fuel backup generator for AC.

Risk Score: 21.4

Methodology and Sources

Spatial Aggregation

Our "Atlas" risk scores are derived using a population-weighted spatial join. Because US Zip Codes and Census Tracts do not share perfectly aligned boundaries, a simple geographic average would be misleading. We utilize US Census Block Group population statistics to identify where residents actually live within a Zip Code. We then intersect these points with FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) hazard data to calculate a weighted exposure score.

Financial Projections (EAL)

Expected Annual Loss (EAL) estimates the average economic impact of natural hazards in dollars per year. This calculation incorporates three components: Exposure (the value of structures and agriculture), Annualized Frequency (historical probability), and Historic Loss Ratio (vulnerability of the area).

Primary Data Sources

Nearby Locations

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