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City vs city
Lake Charles vs Houma, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 6 points higher overall than Houma, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Lake Charles: 53/100 · Houma: 47/100
Lake Charles is 6 points higher.
Flood
Lake Charles: 34/100 · Houma: 42/100
Houma is 8 points higher.
Wind
Lake Charles: 37/100 · Houma: 57/100
Houma is 20 points higher.
Lightning
Lake Charles: 77/100 · Houma: 76/100
Lake Charles is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Lake Charles: 36/100 · Houma: 16/100
Lake Charles is 20 points higher.
Hail
Lake Charles: 68/100 · Houma: 24/100
Lake Charles is 44 points higher.
Storm surge
Lake Charles: 99/100 · Houma: 97/100
Lake Charles is 2 points higher.