Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 75472
Point, Texas
Risk Summary for ZIP 75472
ZIP 75472 scores 4.9/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Ice Storm.
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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 75472, Texas
Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 75472 serves the Point community. The diverse climate of this part of Texas — bringing an exceptionally varied climate from humid subtropical in the east to desert in the west — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.
ZIP 75472's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.9/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant ice storm exposure, where the thermal profile of the atmosphere during winter storms frequently delivers freezing rain rather than snow. Secondary hazards include tornado and drought.
Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 75472's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 5.6/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by ice storm and tornado, as measured by FEMA across Texas. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 75472 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 ice storm is recommended.
What this means for ZIP 75472: Ice Storm preparedness
- Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
- Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.
- Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.
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Local Factors for ZIP 75472
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 75472 from other communities in Texas County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
3,951
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 32.9°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 5.0/10
Coordinates
32.8918° N, 95.8724° 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 75472
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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.