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City vs city
Houghton Lake vs Gaylord, MI
Houghton Lake currently scores 7 points higher overall than Gaylord, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Houghton Lake: 29/100 · Gaylord: 22/100
Houghton Lake is 7 points higher.
Flood
Houghton Lake: 100/100 · Gaylord: 0/100
Houghton Lake is 100 points higher.
Wind
Houghton Lake: 14/100 · Gaylord: 14/100
No gap.
Lightning
Houghton Lake: 17/100 · Gaylord: 25/100
Gaylord is 8 points higher.
Tornado
Houghton Lake: 28/100 · Gaylord: 8/100
Houghton Lake is 20 points higher.
Hail
Houghton Lake: 8/100 · Gaylord: 33/100
Gaylord is 25 points higher.
Storm surge
Houghton Lake: 0/100 · Gaylord: 0/100
No gap.