COUNTY REPORT LA

East Feliciana County, Louisiana

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04

Tracking 6 ZIP codes in East Feliciana County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.

How East Feliciana County Compares

East Feliciana County85/100
Louisiana avg71/100
National avg68/100

How East Feliciana County Compares

A
County Grade
85/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

East Feliciana County scores 14 points above the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 17 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
85
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 70761 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 70784 (50/100)
$213K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Avg Remediation (70% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: East Feliciana 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: 15.6 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 15.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,762, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.31% avg pipe failure probability

48.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across East Feliciana 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 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
48.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $3,762

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $433/yr
Energy Code Gap $225/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,137 housing units in East Feliciana County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 40%
2000+ 23%

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 Feliciana County

$213K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in East Feliciana 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 East Feliciana County residents

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.9% (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 East Feliciana County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 East Feliciana Rural Water 14,829 5
2 Village of Wilson Water System 744 5
3 BATON ROUGE WATER COMPANY 596,844 3
4 East Feliciana Wwks District 7 2,805 3
5 Town of Jackson Water System 2,736 2

11 total water systems serve East Feliciana County.

All ZIP Codes in East Feliciana County

6 ZIP codes tracked in East Feliciana County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 70761 Norwood 99 A 0 $137K
2 70730 Ethel 95 A 0 $213K
3 70748 Jackson 94 A 2 $228K
4 70789 Wilson 93 A 5 (2 health) $113K
5 70722 Clinton 81 B 3 (1 health) $230K
6 70784 Wakefield 50 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for East Feliciana County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

East Feliciana County in Louisiana covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100).

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

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in East Feliciana County?
East Feliciana County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve East Feliciana County?
East Feliciana County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in East Feliciana County?
The primary environmental risk factor in East Feliciana County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,762 per homeowner.
How old are homes in East Feliciana County?
The median home build year in East Feliciana County is 1985. 48.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does East Feliciana County compare to Louisiana?
East Feliciana County has an average water safety score of 85/100, which is above the Louisiana state average of 71/100.

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