East Carroll County, Louisiana
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Although much of East Carroll County meets baseline standards, some of its 3 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.
How East Carroll County Compares
How East Carroll County Compares
East Carroll 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
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 19.6 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 22%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,417, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.397% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
57% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across East Carroll County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 18 total (18 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: $1,417
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,294 housing units in East Carroll 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 East Carroll County
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 East Carroll County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in East Carroll County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Providence Water System | 5,850 | 15 |
| 2 | Monticello Water System | 1,104 | 15 |
| 3 | EAST CARROLL WS SOUTH | 1,071 | 15 |
| 4 | East Carroll Ws North | 45 | 15 |
All ZIP Codes in East Carroll County
3 ZIP codes tracked in East Carroll County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71254 | Lake Providence | 74 | B | 15 (5 health) | $76K |
| 2 | 71286 | Transylvania | 71 | B | 15 (10 health) | $92K |
| 3 | 71276 | Sondheimer | 60 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for East Carroll County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
East Carroll County in Louisiana covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 15 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.