Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 80117

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 80117, Colorado

ZIP 80117 in Kiowa sits in the Great Plains. Its semi-arid continental climate produces dry air, significant mountain snowfall, and rapid weather changes, and notably dramatic spring snowstorms and summer hailstorms. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 80117 carries an overall risk score of 5.3/10, placing it in the moderate category. Wildfire is the primary natural hazard, driven by dry seasonal conditions, fire-prone vegetation, and the wind patterns that can spread flames rapidly across the landscape. The area also faces notable exposure to volcano and hail.

Within Colorado, ZIP 80117's risk is, near the 5.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Colorado identifies wildfire as the foremost hazard, followed by volcano and hail. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 80117 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 wildfire is recommended.