Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 83119

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 83119, Wyoming

Located in the Great Plains, ZIP 83119 serves the Fairview community. The semi-arid climate of this part of Wyoming — bringing high winds, cold winters, and significant snowfall at elevation — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 83119's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.4/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The threat of avalanche is the primary natural hazard here, with winter snowpack instability on mountain terrain posing risks to roads, structures, and outdoor recreation activities. Secondary hazards include landslide and volcano.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 83119's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.3/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by avalanche and landslide, as measured by FEMA across Wyoming. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 83119'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 avalanche exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.