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City vs city

Jefferson vs Lake Charles, LA

Jefferson currently scores 8 points higher overall than Lake Charles, with the largest gap in hail.

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

Jefferson

61/100

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Lake Charles

53/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Jefferson: 61/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100

Jefferson is 8 points higher.

Flood

Jefferson: 25/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100

Lake Charles is 9 points higher.

Wind

Jefferson: 49/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100

Jefferson is 12 points higher.

Lightning

Jefferson: 92/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100

Jefferson is 15 points higher.

Tornado

Jefferson: 64/100 · Lake Charles: 36/100

Jefferson is 28 points higher.

Hail

Jefferson: 100/100 · Lake Charles: 68/100

Jefferson is 32 points higher.

Storm surge

Jefferson: 99/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100

No gap.