City vs city
Lafayette vs Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 7 points higher overall than Lafayette, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Lafayette: 46/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100
Lake Charles is 7 points higher.
Flood
Lafayette: 24/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100
Lake Charles is 10 points higher.
Wind
Lafayette: 39/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100
Lafayette is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Lafayette: 88/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100
Lafayette is 11 points higher.
Tornado
Lafayette: 85/100 · Lake Charles: 35/100
Lafayette is 50 points higher.
Hail
Lafayette: 24/100 · Lake Charles: 70/100
Lake Charles is 46 points higher.
Storm surge
Lafayette: 72/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100
Lake Charles is 27 points higher.