Americans are flocking to cities with a high risk of inhospitable conditions. 9 of the 10 fastest-growing urban areas in the U.S. have seen an increase in the number of 'very hot' days between 1991 and 2020.
Note: "Areas" are defined as Core-Based Statistical Areas, which are one or more socioeconomically-tied counties anchored by an urban center. "Very hot" days are those with a high at or above the 1991-2020 95th percentile temperature for each given area. Data: U.S. Census, NOAA; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals
Almost all of the fastest-growing major metro areas across the U.S. are getting significantly hotter, and many are also at risk for other natural disasters.These long-term population trends will strain cities' water supplies, power grids and other utilities, and put a lot of Americans at risk of heat-related health issues.9 of the 10 fastest-growing urban areas in the U.S. have seen an increase in the number of "very hot" days between 1991 and 2020.
We defined "very hot" days as those with a high temperature in the top 5% ever recorded for that particular city.Las Vegas, Austin and Raleigh grew the fastest between 1991-2020, and have had increases in "very hot" days of 115%, 553% and 59%, respectively. McAllen, Texas, has seen a staggering 724% hike in "very hot" days, while its population grew by 118%.
Fayetteville, Arkansas, is the only one of the 10 fastest-growing cities that got cooler, with 33% fewer "very hot" days.
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