City vs city
Athens vs Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 10 points higher overall than Athens, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Athens: 43/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100
Lake Charles is 10 points higher.
Flood
Athens: 0/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100
Lake Charles is 34 points higher.
Wind
Athens: 14/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100
Lake Charles is 23 points higher.
Lightning
Athens: 70/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100
Lake Charles is 7 points higher.
Tornado
Athens: 44/100 · Lake Charles: 36/100
Athens is 8 points higher.
Hail
Athens: 93/100 · Lake Charles: 68/100
Athens is 25 points higher.
Storm surge
Athens: 0/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100
Lake Charles is 99 points higher.