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City vs city
Houma vs New Orleans, LA
New Orleans currently scores 2 points higher overall than Houma, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Houma: 45/100 · New Orleans: 47/100
New Orleans is 2 points higher.
Flood
Houma: 42/100 · New Orleans: 30/100
Houma is 12 points higher.
Wind
Houma: 57/100 · New Orleans: 49/100
Houma is 8 points higher.
Lightning
Houma: 76/100 · New Orleans: 96/100
New Orleans is 20 points higher.
Tornado
Houma: 15/100 · New Orleans: 35/100
New Orleans is 20 points higher.
Hail
Houma: 23/100 · New Orleans: 18/100
Houma is 5 points higher.
Storm surge
Houma: 97/100 · New Orleans: 99/100
New Orleans is 2 points higher.