Safest places to live in Indiana from natural disasters
The lowest natural-disaster risk in Indiana is in Benton County, Blackford County, Boone County, where FEMA rates few or no severe perils. The most exposed county is Lake County, driven by tornado. This page ranks every Indiana county by physical peril exposure, from official FEMA National Risk Index data.
Lowest-risk counties in Indiana
| County | Physical risk | Top severe peril |
|---|---|---|
| Benton County | Low | none rated high |
| Blackford County | Low | none rated high |
| Boone County | Low | none rated high |
| Brown County | Low | none rated high |
| Carroll County | Low | none rated high |
| Clay County | Low | none rated high |
| Clinton County | Low | none rated high |
| Crawford County | Low | none rated high |
Highest-risk counties in Indiana
| County | Physical risk | Driven by |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County | High | tornado |
| Marion County | High | tornado |
| Allen County | Elevated | tornado |
| Clark County | Elevated | tornado |
| Delaware County | Elevated | tornado |
Dominant perils in Indiana
Across Indiana, the perils most often rated Relatively High or higher by FEMA are tornado. 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 Indiana address on the Safe Havens map, or read how Plattow scores risk and FEMA flood zones. See all states on the states index.