Dooling, GA
Dooling, GA's wildfire risk, in USFS's own numbers
Dooling sits at the 60th percentile nationally for wildfire risk to structures — modestly above the national average for wildfire risk — per USFS's Wildfire Risk to Communities model, built from its 71 counted buildings, not vegetation cover alone. (Source: USFS's Wildfire Risk to Communities methodology.)
Separately from the risk score above, Dooling's burn probability — fire likelihood with no building count factored in — sits at the 59th percentile nationally.
Where Dooling's buildings actually sit
73.2% of Dooling's 71 buildings sit in USFS's Direct exposure zone, roughly 52 structures close enough to burnable vegetation for flame contact, not just embers — 26.8% fall in the Indirect, ember-only zone and 0% are Minimal.
Dooling against the rest of the country
Dooling ranks lower within Georgia (19th percentile statewide) than its 60th national percentile suggests alone — a calmer spot in a state where wildfire risk generally runs high. Among the 31,521 US communities USFS scores, Dooling ranks 12,597 for wildfire risk (1 is highest) and 30,235 by building count (1 is largest). Within Georgia alone, it ranks 539 of 669 places by risk. See the full county-by-county picture for Georgia on its state page.
Dooling and the insurance market
At the 60th national percentile, Dooling rates elevated for wildfire risk — well short of the threshold where insurers have been withdrawing coverage, though comparing a quote costs nothing either way.
Hardening a home in Dooling
Because Direct exposure dominates in Dooling (73.2%), the highest-leverage fix is defensible space, not roofing or vents alone — covered in the home-hardening guide.
Where Dooling's figures come from
The methodology guide shows exactly how USFS turned 71 counted buildings into the percentiles shown above for Dooling. The exposure-zones guide covers what Dooling's dominant direct exposure actually means, with real examples from across the dataset.