Acadia County, Louisiana
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Acadia County, safety data across 12 ZIP codes suggests a fair but uneven system — violations are present and worth checking at the ZIP level.
How Acadia County Compares
How Acadia County Compares
Acadia County scores 3 points below the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Acadia County, Louisiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 16.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,912, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.36% avg pipe failure probability, 18% of ZIPs at high risk
60.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Acadia County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 17 violations. Past 5 years: 44 total (44 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,912
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
27,298 housing units in Acadia County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Acadia County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Acadia County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Acadia County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Acadia County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egan Water Corporation | 5,358 | 37 |
| 2 | Egan Water Corporation No 2 | 2,835 | 37 |
| 3 | SAVOY SWORDS WATER SYSTEM INC | 7,326 | 10 |
| 4 | Eunice Water System (lawco) | 15,393 | 7 |
| 5 | MIRE BRANCH WATER CORPORATION | 9,480 | 6 |
25 total water systems serve Acadia County.
All ZIP Codes in Acadia County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Acadia County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70534 | Estherwood | 89 | A | 2 (1 health) | $92K |
| 2 | 70556 | Mermentau | 89 | A | 1 (1 health) | $56K |
| 3 | 70543 | Iota | 88 | A | 4 (2 health) | $169K |
| 4 | 70559 | Morse | 78 | B | 3 (2 health) | $87K |
| 5 | 70578 | Rayne | 78 | B | 3 (2 health) | $154K |
| 6 | 70525 | Church Point | 75 | B | 3 (2 health) | $123K |
| 7 | 70531 | Egan | 67 | C | 37 (11 health) | $227K |
| 8 | 70516 | Branch | 60 | C | 0 | $121K |
| 9 | 70527 | Crowley | 52 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 70537 | Evangeline | 52 | D | 0 | $127K |
| 11 | 70719 | Brusly | 47 | D | 0 | $236K |
| 12 | 70526 | Crowley | 42 | D | 0 | $152K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Acadia County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Acadia County, Louisiana
Overview
Acadia County in Louisiana covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
7 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 21 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.