COUNTY REPORT LA

Caddo County, Louisiana

32 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

Caddo County shows moderate water quality across its 32 ZIP codes — some areas carry violations worth monitoring.

How Caddo County Compares

Caddo County68/100
Louisiana avg71/100
National avg68/100

How Caddo County Compares

C
County Grade
68/100
Avg Safety Score
32
ZIP Codes
22
Water Systems

Caddo 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: 2026-06-04

C
County Grade
68
Avg Safety Score
32
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 71043 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 71030 (50/100)
$160K
Median Home Value
$2,241
Avg Remediation (140% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Caddo 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: 16.1 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 17.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,581, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.43% avg pipe failure probability, 53% of ZIPs at high risk

64.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
31 (31 health)
2022
18 (18 health)
2023
14 (12 health)
2024
202 (202 health)
2025
128 (128 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 202 violations. Past 5 years: 393 total (391 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

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
64.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
43%
Pipe Failure Probability
53%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $1,581

Flood $1,144/yr
Energy Code Gap $338/yr
Water / Lead $100/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

115,027 housing units in Caddo County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 35%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 17%

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 Caddo County

$160K
Median Home Value
$2,241
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.3% (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 Caddo County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Shreveport Water System 192,378 674
2 Pinehill Waterworks District 4,926 665
3 Lakeview Water System 2,025 665
4 Glen Leaf Mobile Home Community 645 665
5 Pinecrest Mobile Home Village 639 665

22 total water systems serve Caddo County.

All ZIP Codes in Caddo County

32 ZIP codes tracked in Caddo County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 71043 Hosston 99 A 0 $85K
2 71044 Ida 99 A 1 $101K
3 71009 Blanchard 90 A 3 (2 health) $327K
4 71069 Rodessa 90 A 7 (2 health)
5 71082 Vivian 86 A 4 (3 health) $60K
6 71047 Keithville 84 B 3 (1 health) $141K
7 71061 Oil City 77 B 16 (10 health) $114K
8 71060 Mooringsport 76 B 3 (1 health) $131K
9 71102 Shreveport 70 B 35 (27 health)
10 71134 Shreveport 70 B 35 (27 health)
11 71137 Shreveport 70 B 35 (27 health)
12 71138 Shreveport 70 B 35 (27 health)
13 71149 Shreveport 70 B 35 (27 health)
14 71162 Shreveport 70 B 35 (27 health)
15 71150 Shreveport 66 C 35 (27 health)
16 71101 Shreveport 65 C 35 (27 health) $87K
17 71103 Shreveport 65 C 35 (27 health) $74K
18 71004 Belcher 60 C 0 $204K
19 71033 Greenwood 60 C 6 (6 health) $212K
20 71107 Shreveport 60 C 35 (27 health) $157K
21 71108 Shreveport 60 C 35 (27 health) $81K
22 71109 Shreveport 60 C 35 (27 health) $92K
23 71115 Shreveport 60 C 35 (27 health) $239K
24 71119 Shreveport 60 C 35 (27 health) $185K
25 71129 Shreveport 60 C 35 (27 health) $182K
26 71104 Shreveport 55 C 35 (27 health) $163K
27 71105 Shreveport 55 C 35 (27 health) $216K
28 71106 Shreveport 55 C 35 (27 health) $310K
29 71118 Shreveport 55 C 35 (27 health) $169K
30 71007 Bethany 50 D 0 $183K
31 71029 Gilliam 50 D 0 $131K
32 71030 Gloster 50 D 0 $184K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Caddo County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Caddo County in Louisiana covers 32 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).

27 of 32 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 538 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Caddo County?
Caddo County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Caddo County?
Caddo County is served by 22 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 32 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Caddo County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Caddo County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,581 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Caddo County?
The median home build year in Caddo County is 1976. 64.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Caddo County compare to Louisiana?
Caddo County has an average water safety score of 68/100, which is below the Louisiana state average of 71/100.

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