COUNTY REPORT LA

Catahoula County, Louisiana

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup grade for Catahoula: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Across Catahoula County, EPA compliance data for 7 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level - not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.

How Catahoula County Compares

Catahoula County60/100
Louisiana avg71/100
National avg68/100

How Catahoula County Compares

C
County Grade
60/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Catahoula County scores 11 points below the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19

C
County Grade
60
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 71368 (75/100)
Lowest ZIP: 71343 (48/100)
$97K
Median Home Value
$1,989
Avg Remediation (205% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Catahoula 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: 17.2 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 18%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,749, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.44% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk

66.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
1 (1 health)
2024
14 (14 health)
2025
20 (20 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 35 total (35 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 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18% (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
66.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
44%
Pipe Failure Probability
67%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $2,749

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,543/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,103 housing units in Catahoula County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 36%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 21%

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 Catahoula County

$97K
Median Home Value
$1,989
Est. Remediation Cost
2.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Catahoula County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18% (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 serving Catahoula County

8 community water systems serving Catahoula County.

Show all 8 water systems

14 total water systems serve Catahoula County.

Systems with the most violations in Catahoula County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Catahoula County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Catahoula County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 71368 Sicily Island 75 B 10 (4 health) $90K
2 71468 Provencal 70 B 25 (22 health) $211K
3 71340 Harrisonburg 60 C 33 (24 health) $104K
4 71401 Aimwell 60 C 0
5 71377 Wildsville 52 D 0
6 71425 Enterprise 52 D 0
7 71343 Jonesville 48 D 2 $86K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Catahoula County

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Overview

Catahoula County in Louisiana covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).

4 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 50 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Catahoula County?
Catahoula 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 Catahoula County?
Catahoula County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Catahoula County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Catahoula County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,749 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Catahoula County?
The median home build year in Catahoula County is 1976. 66.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Catahoula County compare to Louisiana?
Catahoula County has an average water safety score of 60/100, which is below the Louisiana state average of 71/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Catahoula County, LA: Lead Above EPA Limits - 60/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/catahoula/
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Data as of July 2026.

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