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City vs city
Ruston vs Metairie, LA
Metairie currently scores 13 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 · Metairie: 61/100
Metairie is 13 points higher.
Flood
Ruston: 18/100 · Metairie: 25/100
Metairie is 7 points higher.
Wind
Ruston: 14/100 · Metairie: 49/100
Metairie is 35 points higher.
Lightning
Ruston: 70/100 · Metairie: 92/100
Metairie is 22 points higher.
Tornado
Ruston: 64/100 · Metairie: 64/100
No gap.
Hail
Ruston: 100/100 · Metairie: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Ruston: 0/100 · Metairie: 99/100
Metairie is 99 points higher.