New England, ND
How exposed is New England to wildfire?
USFS scores New England at the 37th national percentile for wildfire risk to structures (close to the middle of USFS's national wildfire-risk range), a figure built from 568 real buildings rather than raw vegetation cover. (Source: USFS's Wildfire Risk to Communities methodology.)
Fire likelihood alone (USFS's burn-probability figure) ranks New England at the 34th national percentile — 3 points below its risk-to-structures score, a gap driven by how much is actually built there.
Where New England's buildings actually sit
Indirect exposure is dominant in New England (91.2% of 568 buildings): far enough from burnable vegetation to avoid flame contact, close enough for wind-blown embers. Only 8.8% sit in the Direct zone.
How New England compares
New England ranks lower within North Dakota (19th percentile statewide) than its 37th national percentile suggests alone — a calmer spot in a state where wildfire risk generally runs high. Among the 31,521 US communities USFS scores, New England ranks 19,890 for wildfire risk (1 is highest) and 16,284 by building count (1 is largest). Within North Dakota alone, it ranks 327 of 402 places by risk. See the full county-by-county picture for North Dakota on its state page.
What this risk score means for insurance
At the 37th national percentile, New England rates moderate 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 New England
With ember exposure the dominant pattern in New England (91.2% Indirect), vent screens and roofing material tend to matter more than lot clearing alone. The home-hardening guide covers both.
Where New England's figures come from
New England's 37th-percentile score and its burn-probability figure both come from the same USFS workbook, documented in the methodology guide. The exposure-zones guide covers what New England's dominant indirect exposure actually means, with real examples from across the dataset.