Natural Disaster Risk in Sainte Genevieve
Missouri
Risk Summary for Sainte Genevieve
Sainte Genevieve scores 5.9/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Extreme Heat.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
Located in the interior eastern United States in Ste. Genevieve County, Sainte Genevieve is a city of approximately 12,293 residents. The humid continental climate that characterizes this part of Missouri — marked by hot summers, cold winters, and collision of multiple air masses — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Sainte Genevieve a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
Sainte Genevieve's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.9/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Heat wave risk stands out as the primary natural hazard here, with above-average summer temperatures amplified by urban heat island effects in developed areas. Secondary hazards include earthquake and landslide.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Sainte Genevieve's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.9/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by heat and earthquake, as measured by FEMA across Ste. Genevieve County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a moderate risk rating, Sainte Genevieve residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for heat is recommended.
What this means for Sainte Genevieve: Extreme Heat preparedness
- Check on elderly neighbors and never leave children or pets in parked vehicles.
- Stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during the hottest hours when heat advisories are issued.
- Ensure reliable air conditioning and identify nearby cooling centers for extreme heat days.
Local Factors for Sainte Genevieve
These city-level factors differentiate Sainte Genevieve from other communities in Ste. Genevieve County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
12,293
SuburbanGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 37.9°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 4.4/10
Coordinates
37.8967° N, 90.1625° W
Ste. Genevieve County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for Sainte Genevieve
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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.