Disaster Risk · Massachusetts
Lowest Disaster Risk Counties in Massachusetts 2026
Ranked by FEMA National Risk Index for natural disasters.
Top 10 — Disaster Risk in Massachusetts
Score reflects disaster risk only — not overall county quality.
All Massachusetts Counties — Disaster Risk Rankings
14 counties ranked by disaster risk score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Disaster Risk Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dukes County, MA | 83.2 | 61.3 |
| 2 | Nantucket County, MA | 61.3 | 55.7 |
| 3 | Franklin County, MA | 39.3 | 46.2 |
| 4 | Hampshire County, MA | 30.1 | 49.4 |
| 5 | Berkshire County, MA | 16 | 44.1 |
| 6 | Barnstable County, MA | 10.9 | 58 |
| 7 | Bristol County, MA | 10.1 | 45 |
| 8 | Plymouth County, MA | 9.6 | 48.7 |
| 9 | Norfolk County, MA | 8 | 51 |
| 10 | Hampden County, MA | 7.2 | 32.8 |
| 11 | Suffolk County, MA | 6.5 | 43 |
| 12 | Worcester County, MA | 6.5 | 46.8 |
| 13 | Essex County, MA | 4.4 | 48.3 |
| 14 | Middlesex County, MA | 3.1 | 50.7 |