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City vs city
Lafayette vs Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge currently scores 2 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.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Lafayette: 54/100 · Baton Rouge: 56/100
Baton Rouge is 2 points higher.
Flood
Lafayette: 25/100 · Baton Rouge: 24/100
Lafayette is 1 points higher.
Wind
Lafayette: 36/100 · Baton Rouge: 31/100
Lafayette is 5 points higher.
Lightning
Lafayette: 91/100 · Baton Rouge: 97/100
Baton Rouge is 6 points higher.
Tornado
Lafayette: 84/100 · Baton Rouge: 84/100
No gap.
Hail
Lafayette: 100/100 · Baton Rouge: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Lafayette: 69/100 · Baton Rouge: 44/100
Lafayette is 25 points higher.