Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 60919
Cabery, Illinois
Risk Summary for ZIP 60919
ZIP 60919 scores 4.5/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Cold Wave.
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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: ZIP 60919, Illinois
Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 60919 serves the Cabery community. The humid continental climate of this part of Illinois — bringing bitterly cold winters and hot, humid summers — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.
ZIP 60919's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.5/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Extreme cold snaps top the local risk profile, with Arctic front passages causing rapid and severe temperature drops that challenge both infrastructure and outdoor safety. Secondary hazards include earthquake and drought.
Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 60919's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 5.8/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by cold wave and earthquake, as measured by FEMA across Illinois. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 60919 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 cold wave is recommended.
What this means for ZIP 60919: Cold Wave preparedness
- Keep emergency heat and supplies ready in case of cold-related power outages.
- Dress in layers and limit exposure during extreme cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
- Protect pipes, pets, and plants, and ensure heating systems are serviced before winter.
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Local Factors for ZIP 60919
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 60919 from other communities in Illinois County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
520
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 41.0°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 1.4/10
Coordinates
40.9875° N, 88.2401° W
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for ZIP 60919
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.