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City vs city
Ruston vs Lafayette, LA
Lafayette currently scores 6 points higher overall than Ruston, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Ruston: 48/100 · Lafayette: 54/100
Lafayette is 6 points higher.
Flood
Ruston: 18/100 · Lafayette: 25/100
Lafayette is 7 points higher.
Wind
Ruston: 14/100 · Lafayette: 36/100
Lafayette is 22 points higher.
Lightning
Ruston: 70/100 · Lafayette: 91/100
Lafayette is 21 points higher.
Tornado
Ruston: 64/100 · Lafayette: 84/100
Lafayette is 20 points higher.
Hail
Ruston: 100/100 · Lafayette: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Ruston: 0/100 · Lafayette: 69/100
Lafayette is 69 points higher.