Most of the safest counties are in Utah and Colorado. But the least vulnerable county in the nation isMcKinley, NM, about two and a half hours west ofSanta Fe, NM, and two hours northwest ofAlbuquerque, NM. The median home list price in McKinley County was $216,250 in Februarynearly half of the national median of $415,000.

The county was named for former PresidentWilliam McKinley. The famed Route 66 scenic byway runs through it, and it is predominantly home to Native Americans from three tribes.

If climate change worsens, CoreLogic predicts McKinley will still top the list of the safest counties in 2050. It will be followed byConejos, CO;Summit, CO;Duchesne, UT; Saguache, CO;Spokane, WA;Emery, UT;Eagle, CO;San Juan, CO; andChaffee, CO.

Since 1980, there have typically been about eight major weather disasters in the United States annually that cause at least $1 billion in losses. However, over the past five years, there has been an average of 18 disasters of that magnitude each year.

Thefrequency and intensity of major weather events, like hurricanes, wildfires, is increasing, says Rogers.

And while homebuyers are beginning to pay attention to how natural disasters and climate change might affect their properties and communities, places such as Florida remain popular, despite the significant hurricane risk there.

Its important from a homeowners perspective toprotect their homes, says Rogers. Its one of the biggest investments of their lives.

We may not be in New Mexico but we are sure lucky where we live on the beautiful nature ooast in Florida! Call me, Marie McLaughlin 727-858-7569.

Source:https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/safest-places-in-america-where-the-chance-of-natural-disasters-striking-is-the-lowest/