Saint Joseph, LA Home Safety Data by ZIP
1 ZIP code · no water system mapped in our data · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Saint Joseph Residents
- Homes built before 1986: 83% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 20.5.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Saint Joseph, Louisiana, where no community water system is mapped to its ZIP codes in our data (about 1,454 residents). The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.
No EPA violation count is attached to the tracked ZIP codes of Saint Joseph in our data (no water system is mapped, or the mapping is held back for review), so violation records are not shown here; the local utility may still have EPA records (search EPA ECHO by system name).
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Saint Joseph
- Lead action-level status: not available
All ZIP Codes in Saint Joseph
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Saint Joseph Community Health Snapshot
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Saint Joseph Infrastructure Age
With 83% 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
By Census estimates, roughly half or more of the homes in Saint Joseph were built before 1986; the median build year is 1978.
Over half of homes in Saint Joseph were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Saint Joseph
Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Saint Joseph stays at or under the 1% mark.
Estimated remediation costs in Saint Joseph can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 39% below the Louisiana average.
Saint Joseph: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Saint Joseph: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Saint Joseph contains 32 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $12,043. 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. The $500 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
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 Saint Joseph, LA