This may be important to those users who have a heart condition or other ailments which make it hazardous to live at a high altitude. This sub-category penalizes those places which have frequent thunderstorms. Since thunder is the byproduct of lightning, this also means lightning storms. This sub-category penalizes those places which have frequent thunderstorms. People who feel uncomfortable during thunderstorms should rate this sub-category high.
Some people have a fondness for thunderstorms.
That's why this sub-category measures the probability and severity of an earthquake. Lack of Tornados Lack of Hurricanes Each of these sub-categories measures the probability and severity of an occurrence of these natural disasters. The Crime category is based on FBI crime statistics and assumes that the user wants to avoid crime, therefore awarding greater points for the absence of crime. The violent crime rate is based on the frequency of such crimes as murder, robbery, and assault. The non-violent crime rate is based on the frequency of such crimes as larceny, theft, arson, and burglary.