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City vs city
Ruston vs Houma, LA
Ruston currently scores 2 points higher overall than Houma, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Ruston: 47/100 · Houma: 45/100
Ruston is 2 points higher.
Flood
Ruston: 18/100 · Houma: 42/100
Houma is 24 points higher.
Wind
Ruston: 14/100 · Houma: 57/100
Houma is 43 points higher.
Lightning
Ruston: 70/100 · Houma: 76/100
Houma is 6 points higher.
Tornado
Ruston: 62/100 · Houma: 15/100
Ruston is 47 points higher.
Hail
Ruston: 100/100 · Houma: 23/100
Ruston is 77 points higher.
Storm surge
Ruston: 0/100 · Houma: 97/100
Houma is 97 points higher.