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City vs city
Opelousas vs Metairie, LA
Metairie currently scores 16 points higher overall than Opelousas, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Opelousas: 45/100 · Metairie: 61/100
Metairie is 16 points higher.
Flood
Opelousas: 23/100 · Metairie: 25/100
Metairie is 2 points higher.
Wind
Opelousas: 27/100 · Metairie: 49/100
Metairie is 22 points higher.
Lightning
Opelousas: 97/100 · Metairie: 92/100
Opelousas is 5 points higher.
Tornado
Opelousas: 32/100 · Metairie: 64/100
Metairie is 32 points higher.
Hail
Opelousas: 73/100 · Metairie: 100/100
Metairie is 27 points higher.
Storm surge
Opelousas: 64/100 · Metairie: 99/100
Metairie is 35 points higher.