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City vs city
New Orleans vs Houma, LA
New Orleans and Houma are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
New Orleans: 47/100 · Houma: 47/100
No gap.
Flood
New Orleans: 30/100 · Houma: 42/100
Houma is 12 points higher.
Wind
New Orleans: 49/100 · Houma: 57/100
Houma is 8 points higher.
Lightning
New Orleans: 96/100 · Houma: 76/100
New Orleans is 20 points higher.
Tornado
New Orleans: 36/100 · Houma: 16/100
New Orleans is 20 points higher.
Hail
New Orleans: 19/100 · Houma: 24/100
Houma is 5 points higher.
Storm surge
New Orleans: 99/100 · Houma: 97/100
New Orleans is 2 points higher.