Avoyelles County, Louisiana
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Avoyelles County — 13 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Avoyelles County Compares
How Avoyelles County Compares
Avoyelles County scores 7 points above the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Avoyelles County, Louisiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.5 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 17.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,642, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.37% avg pipe failure probability, 27% of ZIPs at high risk
62% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Avoyelles County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 23 violations. Past 5 years: 41 total (41 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $4,642
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,255 housing units in Avoyelles 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 Avoyelles County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Avoyelles 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 Avoyelles 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 Avoyelles County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Cottonport Water System | 3,120 | 21 |
| 2 | Village of Hessmer Water System | 3,246 | 19 |
| 3 | Town of Evergreen Water System | 2,205 | 19 |
| 4 | Town of Bunkie Water System | 5,169 | 16 |
| 5 | Southwest Avoyelles Water District | 1,053 | 16 |
16 total water systems serve Avoyelles County.
All ZIP Codes in Avoyelles County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Avoyelles County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71331 | Effie | 90 | A | 0 | $101K |
| 2 | 71320 | Bordelonville | 89 | A | 1 (1 health) | $277K |
| 3 | 71333 | Evergreen | 88 | A | 0 | — |
| 4 | 71356 | Morrow | 87 | A | 0 | $76K |
| 5 | 71327 | Cottonport | 86 | A | 5 (4 health) | $106K |
| 6 | 71350 | Mansura | 85 | A | 0 | $150K |
| 7 | 71341 | Hessmer | 83 | B | 3 (2 health) | $123K |
| 8 | 71355 | Moreauville | 77 | B | 0 | $140K |
| 9 | 71369 | Simmesport | 75 | B | 6 (4 health) | $88K |
| 10 | 71351 | Marksville | 71 | B | 5 (3 health) | $156K |
| 11 | 71322 | Bunkie | 66 | C | 16 (7 health) | $89K |
| 12 | 71329 | Dupont | 60 | C | 0 | — |
| 13 | 71339 | Hamburg | 52 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Avoyelles County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Avoyelles County, Louisiana
Overview
Avoyelles County in Louisiana covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
6 of 13 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.