City vs city
Benton vs Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 5 points higher overall than Benton, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Benton: 48/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100
Lake Charles is 5 points higher.
Flood
Benton: 29/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100
Lake Charles is 5 points higher.
Wind
Benton: 14/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100
Lake Charles is 23 points higher.
Lightning
Benton: 67/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100
Lake Charles is 10 points higher.
Tornado
Benton: 42/100 · Lake Charles: 35/100
Benton is 7 points higher.
Hail
Benton: 100/100 · Lake Charles: 70/100
Benton is 30 points higher.
Storm surge
Benton: 0/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100
Lake Charles is 99 points higher.