Cameron County, Louisiana
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Cameron County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 6 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Cameron County Compares
How Cameron County Compares
Cameron County scores 7 points below the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cameron County, Louisiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 13.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,215, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.293% avg pipe failure probability
23.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Cameron County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 41 total (41 health-based).
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: $5,215
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,815 housing units in Cameron 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 Cameron County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cameron 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 Cameron 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 Cameron County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Parish Ww District 7 | 576 | 19 |
| 2 | Cameron Parish Ww District 9 | 871 | 15 |
| 3 | Cameron Parish Water and Ww District 1 | 1,798 | 7 |
| 4 | City of Hammond Water System | 21,135 | 3 |
| 5 | Tangipahoa Parish Water District | 72,504 | 3 |
10 total water systems serve Cameron County.
All ZIP Codes in Cameron County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Cameron County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70402 | Hammond | 94 | A | 3 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 70645 | Hackberry | 80 | B | 0 | $225K |
| 3 | 70646 | Hayes | 60 | C | 0 | $190K |
| 4 | 70632 | Creole | 55 | C | 19 (19 health) | $221K |
| 5 | 70643 | Grand Chenier | 55 | C | 15 (15 health) | — |
| 6 | 70631 | Cameron | 42 | D | 7 (7 health) | $134K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cameron County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cameron County, Louisiana
Overview
Cameron County in Louisiana covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
4 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 42 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.