PARISH REPORT LA

Livingston Parish, Louisiana

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 92/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Livingston Parish: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Within Livingston Parish, all 11 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety - violations are infrequent and typically minor.

How Livingston Parish Compares

Livingston Parish92/100
Louisiana avg92/100
National avg73/100

How Livingston Parish Compares

A
Parish Grade
92/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Livingston Parish scores 0 points above the Louisiana state average (92/100) and 19 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
Parish Grade
92
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 70706 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 70744 (83/100)
$222K
Median Home Value
$2,082
Avg Remediation (94% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Livingston Parish, 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: 14.1 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,669, driven primarily by sea_level

31.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
3 (3 health)
2023
2 (2 health)
2024
4 (4 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 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.

Parish Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1996
Median Build Year
31.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
28/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,669

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $2,473/yr
Energy Code Gap $190/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

56,026 housing units in Livingston Parish

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 15%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 51%

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 Livingston Parish

$222K
Median Home Value
$2,082
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Livingston Parish, 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 Livingston Parish residents

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Livingston Parish

8 community water systems serving Livingston Parish.

Show all 8 water systems

16 total water systems serve Livingston Parish.

Systems with the most violations in Livingston Parish

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Livingston Parish

11 ZIP codes tracked in Livingston Parish.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 70706 Denham Springs 99 A 3 $238K
2 70785 Walker 98 A 5 (1 health) $235K
3 70726 Denham Springs 97 A 7 (2 health) $215K
4 70711 Albany 83 B 8 (6 health) $222K
5 70744 Holden 83 B 10 (6 health) $131K
6 70449 Maurepas 0 $250K
7 70462 Springfield 0 $238K
8 70727 Denham Springs
9 70733 French Settlement 2 (2 health) $220K
10 70754 Livingston 7 (3 health) $181K
11 70786 Watson

Recommended Buyer Guides for Livingston Parish

Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.

Overview

Livingston Parish in Louisiana covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (92/100) across 5 scored records.

7 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Livingston Parish?
Livingston Parish receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 11 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Livingston Parish?
Livingston Parish is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Livingston Parish?
The primary environmental risk factor in Livingston Parish is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,669 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Livingston Parish?
The median home build year in Livingston Parish is 1996. 31.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Livingston Parish compare to Louisiana?
Livingston Parish has an average Home Safety Score of 92/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Louisiana state average of 92/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Livingston Parish, LA: HSS 92/100; 9 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/livingston/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Livingston Parish, LA: HSS 92/100; 9 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/livingston/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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