Evangeline County, Louisiana
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Water systems in Evangeline County serve 7 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Evangeline County Compares
How Evangeline County Compares
Evangeline County scores 3 points above the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Evangeline County, Louisiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.9 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 17%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,470, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.337% avg pipe failure probability, 57% of ZIPs at high risk
49.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Evangeline County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 54 total (54 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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: $4,470
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,281 housing units in Evangeline 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 Evangeline County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Evangeline 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 Evangeline 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 Evangeline County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Prairie Correctional Facility | 900 | 23 |
| 2 | Town of Mamou Water System | 4,559 | 19 |
| 3 | City of Ville Platte Water System | 6,590 | 19 |
| 4 | Reddell Vidrine Water District | 2,952 | 19 |
| 5 | Town of Basile Water System | 2,400 | 13 |
13 total water systems serve Evangeline County.
All ZIP Codes in Evangeline County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Evangeline County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70585 | Turkey Creek | 95 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 70515 | Basile | 86 | A | 1 (1 health) | $126K |
| 3 | 70576 | Pine Prairie | 85 | A | 16 (4 health) | $154K |
| 4 | 70586 | Ville Platte | 79 | B | 7 (3 health) | $132K |
| 5 | 70554 | Mamou | 64 | C | 12 (9 health) | $93K |
| 6 | 70580 | Reddell | 60 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 71367 | Saint Landry | 52 | D | 0 | $119K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Evangeline County, Louisiana
Overview
Evangeline County in Louisiana covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
4 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 17 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.