COUNTY REPORT LA

LaSalle County, Louisiana

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Covering 3 ZIP codes, LaSalle County earns a high grade for tap water — most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.

How LaSalle County Compares

LaSalle County80/100
Louisiana avg71/100
National avg68/100

How LaSalle County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

LaSalle County scores 9 points above the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 71480 (87/100)
Lowest ZIP: 71342 (76/100)
$154K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Avg Remediation (91% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 13.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,250, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.37% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk

59% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2023
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 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 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1971
Median Build Year
59%
Pre-1978 Housing
37%
Pipe Failure Probability
33%
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: $2,250

Flood $1,467/yr
Energy Code Gap $450/yr
Water / Lead $233/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,778 housing units in LaSalle County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 27%
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 LaSalle County

$154K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in LaSalle 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 LaSalle County residents

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.6% (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 LaSalle County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Town of Jena Water System 3,614 2
2 Lasalle Waterworks District 1 3,240 2
3 Belah Fellowship Water System 1,806 1
4 Summerville Water System 1,425 1
5 East Jena Water System Inc. 990 1

8 total water systems serve LaSalle County.

All ZIP Codes in LaSalle County

3 ZIP codes tracked in LaSalle County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 71480 Urania 87 A 0 $104K
2 71371 Trout 78 B 1 (1 health) $172K
3 71342 Jena 76 B 1 (1 health) $154K

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Overview

LaSalle County in Louisiana covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in LaSalle County?
LaSalle County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve LaSalle County?
LaSalle County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in LaSalle County?
The primary environmental risk factor in LaSalle County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,250 per homeowner.
How old are homes in LaSalle County?
The median home build year in LaSalle County is 1971. 59% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does LaSalle County compare to Louisiana?
LaSalle County has an average water safety score of 80/100, which is above the Louisiana state average of 71/100.

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