COUNTY REPORT LA

Beauregard County, Louisiana

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Beauregard County earns a high water safety grade — 6 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Beauregard County Compares

Beauregard County82/100
Louisiana avg71/100
National avg68/100

How Beauregard County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Beauregard County scores 11 points above the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 70652 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 70657 (47/100)
$172K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Avg Remediation (87% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Beauregard County, Louisiana

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 13.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,810, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.25% avg pipe failure probability

35.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Beauregard County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
1 (1 health)
2024
2 (2 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.7% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1997
Median Build Year
35.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
25%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,810

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,300/yr
Wildfire $250/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

17,224 housing units in Beauregard County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 33%

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 Beauregard County

$172K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Beauregard 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 Beauregard County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Beauregard County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Deridder Water System 14,400 6
2 Town of Merryville Water System 1,107 5
3 Beauregard Waterworks District No. 6 993 5
4 Beauregard Water District #5 672 5
5 Calcasieu Ww #14 Ward 5 3,150 2

9 total water systems serve Beauregard County.

All ZIP Codes in Beauregard County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Beauregard County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 70652 Longville 95 A 0 $190K
2 70660 Singer 95 A 0 $325K
3 70661 Starks 89 A 2 $84K
4 70653 Merryville 84 B 5 (1 health) $112K
5 70634 Deridder 79 B 1 (1 health) $166K
6 70657 Ragley 47 D 0 $178K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Beauregard County

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Overview

Beauregard County in Louisiana covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).

3 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Beauregard County?
Beauregard County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Beauregard County?
Beauregard County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Beauregard County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Beauregard County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,810 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Beauregard County?
The median home build year in Beauregard County is 1997. 35.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Beauregard County compare to Louisiana?
Beauregard County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the Louisiana state average of 71/100.

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