B
Jefferson, LA
Flood Risk Score: 40/100 · Rank #4 of 3,271 counties
Jefferson County in Louisiana has a flood risk grade of B (Moderate risk), ranking #4 out of 3,271 U.S. counties for flood risk. The county has recorded 294 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $8,885,684 in payouts, with 39 federal disaster declarations. Flood risk is elevated compared to most U.S. counties.
40
Risk Score
294
NFIP Claims
$8,885,684
Total Payouts
39
Disasters
$30,223
Avg Claim
294
Active Policies
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 40 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Claims Density
40%
8
Disaster Frequency
25%
83
Claim Severity
20%
3
Year-over-Year Trend
15%
100
Other Counties in Louisiana
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John the Baptist | B | 39 | 235 | 38 |
| St. Martin | B | 39 | 28 | 45 |
| Lafourche | B | 38 | 46 | 43 |
| St. Charles | B | 38 | 72 | 42 |
| St. Tammany | B | 38 | 210 | 40 |
| Terrebonne | B | 37 | 27 | 44 |