Iberia County, Louisiana
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Iberia County, the 8 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.
How Iberia County Compares
How Iberia County Compares
Iberia County scores 1 points below the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Iberia County, Louisiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 16.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,958, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.354% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk
46.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Iberia County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 26 total (26 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: $4,958
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
31,670 housing units in Iberia 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 Iberia County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Iberia 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 Iberia 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 Iberia County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau | 8,775 | 42 |
| 2 | My Place Mobile Home Park Water System | 111 | 42 |
| 3 | New Iberia Water System (lawco) | 59,928 | 37 |
| 4 | City of Jeanerette Water System | 6,189 | 35 |
| 5 | Town of Delcambre Water System | 2,457 | 17 |
12 total water systems serve Iberia County.
All ZIP Codes in Iberia County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Iberia County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70552 | Loreauville | 88 | A | 2 (2 health) | $145K |
| 2 | 70544 | Jeanerette | 83 | B | 7 (2 health) | $110K |
| 3 | 70528 | Delcambre | 76 | B | 3 (2 health) | $119K |
| 4 | 70562 | New Iberia | 74 | B | 14 (3 health) | — |
| 5 | 70563 | New Iberia | 64 | C | 14 (3 health) | $191K |
| 6 | 70519 | Cade | 60 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 70560 | New Iberia | 59 | C | 14 (3 health) | $127K |
| 8 | 70569 | Lydia | 52 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Iberia County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Iberia County, Louisiana
Overview
Iberia County in Louisiana covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
6 of 8 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.