Natural Disaster Risk in Little America
Wyoming
Risk Summary for Little America
Little America scores 5.0/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Landslide.
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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: Little America, Wyoming
Little America is a small unincorporated community in Sweetwater County, in the Great Plains. The area experiences high winds, cold winters, and significant snowfall at elevation, with blizzards and rapid weather changes 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 Little America.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Little America carries an overall risk score of 5.0/10, placing it in the moderate category. Slope instability and debris flows are the primary natural hazard, driven by a combination of local geology, precipitation intensity, and terrain that creates susceptibility to failure. The area also faces notable exposure to winter and avalanche.
Little America's risk score, near the 5.3/10 state average and near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Sweetwater County, the highest-scoring are landslide, winter, and avalanche. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
Little America's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that landslide exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.
What this means for Little America: Landslide preparedness
- Watch for warning signs such as new cracks, tilting trees, or changes in water drainage on slopes.
- Standard insurance generally excludes landslide and earth-movement damage — ask about specialized coverage.
- Have an evacuation plan ready during periods of intense or prolonged rainfall.
Local Factors for Little America
These city-level factors differentiate Little America from other communities in Sweetwater County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
19
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 41.5°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
High — long dry fire season
Fire score: 7.0/10
Coordinates
41.5476° N, 109.8713° W
Sweetwater 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.