COUNTY REPORT LA

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

Evangeline County74/100
Louisiana avg71/100
National avg68/100

How Evangeline County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 70585 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 71367 (52/100)
$126K
Median Home Value
$1,757
Avg Remediation (139% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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 trend

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

2021
11 (11 health)
2022
20 (20 health)
2023
10 (10 health)
2024
11 (11 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

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

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
49.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
57%
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: $4,470

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $857/yr
Energy Code Gap $399/yr

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

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 35%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 20%

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

$126K
Median Home Value
$1,757
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44.7% (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 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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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Evangeline County?
Evangeline County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Evangeline County?
Evangeline County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Evangeline County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Evangeline County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,470 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Evangeline County?
The median home build year in Evangeline County is 1977. 49.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Evangeline County compare to Louisiana?
Evangeline County has an average water safety score of 74/100, which is above the Louisiana state average of 71/100.

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