Natural Disaster Risk in Crown King
Arizona
Risk Summary for Crown King
Crown King scores 6.5/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Wildfire.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Crown King, Arizona
Crown King is a small unincorporated community in Yavapai County, in the arid interior West. The area experiences intense summer heat and very low annual precipitation, with a summer monsoon season bringing flash flood risk shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Crown King.
FEMA rates Crown King's composite natural disaster risk at 6.5 out of 10 — high risk. The threat of wildfire dominates the local risk environment, with hot, dry summers and abundant fuel creating dangerous fire conditions each year. Residents should also account for lightning and volcano risk in their preparedness planning.
Crown King's risk score, slightly above the 6.1/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Yavapai County, the highest-scoring are wildfire, lightning, and volcano. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
With a high natural disaster risk rating, Crown King residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for wildfire and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.
What this means for Crown King: Wildfire preparedness
- Create defensible space by clearing flammable vegetation within 30–100 feet of structures.
- Use fire-resistant roofing and screen vents to block ember intrusion, the leading cause of home ignition.
- Prepare a go-bag and evacuation plan; wildfires can move faster than expected when winds pick up.
Local Factors for Crown King
These city-level factors differentiate Crown King from other communities in Yavapai County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
194
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 34.2°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
High — long dry fire season
Fire score: 10.0/10
Coordinates
34.1794° N, 112.3124° W
Yavapai County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.