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.
Why it matters: 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.
