Disaster Risk · Vermont
Lowest Disaster Risk Counties in Vermont 2026
Ranked by FEMA National Risk Index for natural disasters.
Top 10 — Disaster Risk in Vermont
Score reflects disaster risk only — not overall county quality.
All Vermont Counties — Disaster Risk Rankings
14 counties ranked by disaster risk score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Disaster Risk Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Isle County, VT | 98.1 | 59 |
| 2 | Essex County, VT | 96.8 | 55.7 |
| 3 | Lamoille County, VT | 81.8 | 47.7 |
| 4 | Orange County, VT | 73.6 | 53.3 |
| 5 | Addison County, VT | 73.2 | 53.8 |
| 6 | Franklin County, VT | 70.8 | 44 |
| 7 | Caledonia County, VT | 69.9 | 41.9 |
| 8 | Orleans County, VT | 63.2 | 43 |
| 9 | Rutland County, VT | 49.5 | 36.3 |
| 10 | Washington County, VT | 47.8 | 41.7 |
| 11 | Bennington County, VT | 47.7 | 33.9 |
| 12 | Windham County, VT | 43.1 | 35 |
| 13 | Windsor County, VT | 38.4 | 42.5 |
| 14 | Chittenden County, VT | 36.1 | 36.9 |