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Palmdale vs Lancaster, CA
Lancaster currently scores 2 points higher overall than Palmdale, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Palmdale: 21/100 · Lancaster: 23/100
Lancaster is 2 points higher.
Flood
Palmdale: 34/100 · Lancaster: 37/100
Lancaster is 3 points higher.
Wind
Palmdale: 5/100 · Lancaster: 5/100
No gap.
Lightning
Palmdale: 2/100 · Lancaster: 2/100
No gap.
Tornado
Palmdale: 4/100 · Lancaster: 4/100
No gap.
Hail
Palmdale: 6/100 · Lancaster: 7/100
Lancaster is 1 points higher.
Storm surge
Palmdale: 0/100 · Lancaster: 0/100
No gap.