Many Americans say natural disasters haven't affected their health

Aug 20–25, 2025 · n = 1,000 · MoE ±3.1%Source report ↗

Core finding

In a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 20 to 25, 2025, about a third of Americans (33%) say living through repeated natural disasters has brought no changes to their health.

Close behind, 28% report experiencing some changes and 7% stark ones, while 22% haven't lived through natural disasters and 10% are unsure.

Topline distribution

Many Americans say natural disasters haven't affected their health.

Have you noticed any changes in your health when experiencing repeated natural disasters?

I have experienced no changes.
33.0%
I have experienced some changes.
28.4%
I have not experienced natural disasters.
21.9%
Unsure
10.3%
I have experienced stark changes.
6.5%

n = 1,000 · Aug 20–25, 2025 · MoE ±3.1%

ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUnited States adults
Field datesAug 20–25, 2025
Base (unweighted)1,000
Margin of error±3.1%
ModuleASA Omnibus Survey
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    Have you noticed any changes in your health when experiencing repeated natural disasters?

    reports.verasight.io/r/asa-2025

Cite this question

ASA Omnibus Survey, fielded August 20-25, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.1%.