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City vs city

Jefferson vs Lafayette, LA

Jefferson currently scores 7 points higher overall than Lafayette, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Jefferson

61/100

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Lafayette

54/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Jefferson: 61/100 · Lafayette: 54/100

Jefferson is 7 points higher.

Flood

Jefferson: 25/100 · Lafayette: 25/100

No gap.

Wind

Jefferson: 49/100 · Lafayette: 36/100

Jefferson is 13 points higher.

Lightning

Jefferson: 92/100 · Lafayette: 91/100

Jefferson is 1 points higher.

Tornado

Jefferson: 64/100 · Lafayette: 84/100

Lafayette is 20 points higher.

Hail

Jefferson: 100/100 · Lafayette: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Jefferson: 99/100 · Lafayette: 69/100

Jefferson is 30 points higher.