City vs city

New Orleans vs Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge currently scores 9 points higher overall than New Orleans, with the largest gap in hail.

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

New Orleans

47/100

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Baton Rouge

56/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

New Orleans: 47/100 · Baton Rouge: 56/100

Baton Rouge is 9 points higher.

Flood

New Orleans: 30/100 · Baton Rouge: 24/100

New Orleans is 6 points higher.

Wind

New Orleans: 49/100 · Baton Rouge: 31/100

New Orleans is 18 points higher.

Lightning

New Orleans: 96/100 · Baton Rouge: 97/100

Baton Rouge is 1 points higher.

Tornado

New Orleans: 36/100 · Baton Rouge: 84/100

Baton Rouge is 48 points higher.

Hail

New Orleans: 19/100 · Baton Rouge: 100/100

Baton Rouge is 81 points higher.

Storm surge

New Orleans: 99/100 · Baton Rouge: 44/100

New Orleans is 55 points higher.