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City vs city

Jackson vs Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles currently scores 18 points higher overall than Jackson, with the largest gap in storm surge.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Jackson

35/100

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Lake Charles

53/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Jackson: 35/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100

Lake Charles is 18 points higher.

Flood

Jackson: 17/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100

Lake Charles is 17 points higher.

Wind

Jackson: 25/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100

Lake Charles is 12 points higher.

Lightning

Jackson: 98/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100

Jackson is 21 points higher.

Tornado

Jackson: 28/100 · Lake Charles: 36/100

Lake Charles is 8 points higher.

Hail

Jackson: 21/100 · Lake Charles: 68/100

Lake Charles is 47 points higher.

Storm surge

Jackson: 0/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100

Lake Charles is 99 points higher.