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Lafayette vs Lake Charles, LA

Lafayette currently scores 1 points higher overall than Lake Charles, with the largest gap in tornado.

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

Lafayette

54/100

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Lake Charles

53/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Lafayette: 54/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100

Lafayette is 1 points higher.

Flood

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

Lake Charles is 9 points higher.

Wind

Lafayette: 36/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100

Lake Charles is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Lafayette: 91/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100

Lafayette is 14 points higher.

Tornado

Lafayette: 84/100 · Lake Charles: 36/100

Lafayette is 48 points higher.

Hail

Lafayette: 100/100 · Lake Charles: 68/100

Lafayette is 32 points higher.

Storm surge

Lafayette: 69/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100

Lake Charles is 30 points higher.