Madison County, Louisiana
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Current EPA records place Madison County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 3 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Madison County Compares
How Madison County Compares
Madison County scores 3 points below the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 19.6 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 22.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,737, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.34% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
46.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Madison County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 health-based).
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: $1,737
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,059 housing units in Madison 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 Madison County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Madison 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 Madison County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Madison County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tallulah Water System | 8,601 | 20 |
| 2 | Walnut Bayou Water Association | 3,531 | 20 |
| 3 | Delta Water System | 369 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Madison County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Madison County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71233 | Delta | 95 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 71284 | Tallulah | 62 | C | 10 (4 health) | — |
| 3 | 71282 | Tallulah | 47 | D | 10 (4 health) | $91K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Madison County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Madison County in Louisiana covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 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.