Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 83835

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 83835, Idaho

ZIP 83835 covers part of the Hayden area, in the Pacific Northwest. The surrounding region experiences dry summers, cold winters, and significant wildfire risk, with a high fire danger period from July through September shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 83835's composite natural disaster risk at 6.2 out of 10 — high risk. The area faces significant landslide risk, where mountainous topography and saturated soils during wet periods combine to create hazardous mass movement conditions. Residents should also account for winter and avalanche risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 83835's risk score, slightly above the 5.1/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, 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.

ZIP 83835's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.