City vs city
Independence vs Lafayette, LA
Lafayette currently scores 13 points higher overall than Independence, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Independence: 41/100 · Lafayette: 54/100
Lafayette is 13 points higher.
Flood
Independence: 34/100 · Lafayette: 25/100
Independence is 9 points higher.
Wind
Independence: 29/100 · Lafayette: 36/100
Lafayette is 7 points higher.
Lightning
Independence: 100/100 · Lafayette: 91/100
Independence is 9 points higher.
Tornado
Independence: 4/100 · Lafayette: 84/100
Lafayette is 80 points higher.
Hail
Independence: 22/100 · Lafayette: 100/100
Lafayette is 78 points higher.
Storm surge
Independence: 0/100 · Lafayette: 69/100
Lafayette is 69 points higher.