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Forest Hill, LA Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Forest Hill: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Looking at federal compliance records for Forest Hill, LA: the city earns a grade in the top two bands here, and each serving system's violation history can be reviewed individually for what lies behind it.

How Forest Hill Compares

Forest Hill100/100
Louisiana avg92/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 100
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$175K
Median Home Value

Key Facts for Forest Hill Residents

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0022 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 45% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.52.

Forest Hill's Water Providers

Multiple utilities show up for Forest Hill, LA: 3 are listed here out of 3 tracked federally.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Forest Hill, Louisiana (population ~2,527), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 10,890 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Forest Hill: A (100/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Forest Hill water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0022 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
71430 A Town of Woodworth Water System 4,818

All ZIP Codes in Forest Hill

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Forest Hill Community Health Snapshot

10.6%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
15.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
19.9%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.6% ↑
Diabetes 15.6% ↑
Mental Health 19.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Forest Hill Infrastructure Age

1980
Median Build Year
45%
Built Before 1986
20%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 45% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Homes on the same street in Forest Hill can differ: one may keep original pre-1986 plumbing while another has been replumbed, so the 1980 median is only a starting point.

1980
Median Year Built
45%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
20%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (20%) 1970–1986 (25%) Post-1986 (55%)

Most homes in Forest Hill were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Forest Hill: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

45%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0022
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Forest Hill: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

4
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$92,440
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Forest Hill contains 4 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $92,440. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Forest Hill, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Forest Hill, LA?
Forest Hill has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
Does Forest Hill water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Forest Hill is 0.0022 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Forest Hill compare to Louisiana average?
Forest Hill has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100, which is at or above the Louisiana state average of 92/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Forest Hill?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Forest Hill. The related population figure in our data is approximately 2,527 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Forest Hill, LA Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/la/forest-hill/
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