Safest places to live in Georgia from natural disasters
The lowest natural-disaster risk in Georgia is in Atkinson County, Baker County, Baldwin County, where FEMA rates few or no severe perils. The most exposed county is Chatham County, driven by hurricane. This page ranks every Georgia county by physical peril exposure, from official FEMA National Risk Index data.
Lowest-risk counties in Georgia
| County | Physical risk | Top severe peril |
|---|---|---|
| Atkinson County | Low | none rated high |
| Baker County | Low | none rated high |
| Baldwin County | Low | none rated high |
| Banks County | Low | none rated high |
| Ben Hill County | Low | none rated high |
| Bleckley County | Low | none rated high |
| Burke County | Low | none rated high |
| Butts County | Low | none rated high |
Highest-risk counties in Georgia
| County | Physical risk | Driven by |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham County | High | hurricane |
| Bryan County | Elevated | hurricane |
| Carroll County | Elevated | tornado |
| Cherokee County | Elevated | tornado |
| Clayton County | Elevated | tornado |
Dominant perils in Georgia
Across Georgia, the perils most often rated Relatively High or higher by FEMA are tornado, hurricane. County rankings reflect physical exposure, not dollar value, so a county can rank low here even if it is densely developed. For a specific property, the flood zone and exact peril ratings matter more than the county summary.
Look up any Georgia address on the Safe Havens map, or read how Plattow scores risk and FEMA flood zones. See all states on the states index.