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City vs city
Lafayette vs Metairie, LA
Metairie currently scores 15 points higher overall than Lafayette, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Lafayette: 46/100 · Metairie: 61/100
Metairie is 15 points higher.
Flood
Lafayette: 24/100 · Metairie: 25/100
Metairie is 1 points higher.
Wind
Lafayette: 39/100 · Metairie: 49/100
Metairie is 10 points higher.
Lightning
Lafayette: 88/100 · Metairie: 92/100
Metairie is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Lafayette: 85/100 · Metairie: 65/100
Lafayette is 20 points higher.
Hail
Lafayette: 24/100 · Metairie: 100/100
Metairie is 76 points higher.
Storm surge
Lafayette: 72/100 · Metairie: 99/100
Metairie is 27 points higher.