City vs city
New Orleans vs Lafayette, LA
Lafayette currently scores 7 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.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
New Orleans: 47/100 · Lafayette: 54/100
Lafayette is 7 points higher.
Flood
New Orleans: 30/100 · Lafayette: 25/100
New Orleans is 5 points higher.
Wind
New Orleans: 49/100 · Lafayette: 36/100
New Orleans is 13 points higher.
Lightning
New Orleans: 96/100 · Lafayette: 91/100
New Orleans is 5 points higher.
Tornado
New Orleans: 36/100 · Lafayette: 84/100
Lafayette is 48 points higher.
Hail
New Orleans: 19/100 · Lafayette: 100/100
Lafayette is 81 points higher.
Storm surge
New Orleans: 99/100 · Lafayette: 69/100
New Orleans is 30 points higher.