Kinston, AL
Kinston wildfire risk explained
Kinston sits at the 62nd percentile nationally for wildfire risk to structures — well above the national norm for wildfire risk — per USFS's Wildfire Risk to Communities model, built from its 462 counted buildings, not vegetation cover alone. (Source: USFS's Wildfire Risk to Communities methodology.)
Fire likelihood alone (USFS's burn-probability figure) ranks Kinston at the 64th national percentile — 1 points above its risk-to-structures score, a gap driven by how much is actually built there.
Where Kinston's buildings actually sit
462 buildings are counted in Kinston, and 61.3% of them sit in USFS's Direct exposure zone — flame contact, not just ember cast, is the live possibility for most of them, against 0% rated Minimal.
Where Kinston ranks
Kinston ranks lower within Alabama (31st percentile statewide) than its 62nd national percentile suggests alone — a calmer spot in a state where wildfire risk generally runs high. Among the 31,521 US communities USFS scores, Kinston ranks 11,839 for wildfire risk (1 is highest) and 18,022 by building count (1 is largest). Within Alabama alone, it ranks 409 of 592 places by risk. See the full county-by-county picture for Alabama on its state page.
Shopping for coverage in Kinston
At the 62nd percentile nationally, Kinston carries the high rating that has pushed some carriers to limit new business in similarly-scored places elsewhere in the country. Worth comparing quotes rather than assuming last year's renewal terms still apply.
Hardening a home in Kinston
Because Direct exposure dominates in Kinston (61.3%), the highest-leverage fix is defensible space, not roofing or vents alone — covered in the home-hardening guide.
More on how this number was built
The methodology guide shows exactly how USFS turned 462 counted buildings into the percentiles shown above for Kinston. For more on what direct exposure implies beyond Kinston, see the exposure-zones guide.