PARISH REPORT LA

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

16 ZIP codes · Avg score 93/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Pointe Coupee Parish: A.

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

Unlike many counties its size, Pointe Coupee Parish keeps violation rates low - all 16 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.

How Pointe Coupee Parish Compares

Pointe Coupee Parish93/100
Louisiana avg92/100
National avg73/100

How Pointe Coupee Parish Compares

A
Parish Grade
93/100
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Pointe Coupee Parish scores 1 points above the Louisiana state average (92/100) and 20 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
93
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 70752 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 70757 (87/100)
$135K
Median Home Value
$1,456
Avg Remediation (108% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Pointe Coupee 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: 16.4 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 17.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,186, driven primarily by sea_level

57.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
3 (3 health)
2023
10 (10 health)
2024
22 (22 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 22 violations. Past 5 years: 43 total (43 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 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
57.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
56%
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: $5,186

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,488/yr
Energy Code Gap $405/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

12,596 housing units in Pointe Coupee Parish

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 24%

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 Pointe Coupee Parish

$135K
Median Home Value
$1,456
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pointe Coupee 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 Pointe Coupee Parish residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Pointe Coupee Parish

8 community water systems serving Pointe Coupee Parish.

Show all 8 water systems

10 total water systems serve Pointe Coupee Parish.

Systems with the most violations in Pointe Coupee Parish

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Pointe Coupee Parish

16 ZIP codes tracked in Pointe Coupee Parish.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 70752 Lakeland 100 A 0 $198K
2 70773 Rougon 100 A 0
3 70736 Glynn 96 A 2 (1 health) $97K
4 70762 Oscar 92 A 11 (4 health) $285K
5 71362 Plaucheville 92 A 13 (8 health) $112K
6 70749 Jarreau 91 A 9 (3 health) $247K
7 70760 New Roads 91 A 9 (3 health) $137K
8 70783 Ventress 91 A 9 (3 health) $313K
9 70757 Maringouin 87 A 21 (16 health) $133K
10 70715 Batchelor $117K
11 70732 Fordoche 6 (3 health) $194K
12 70747 Innis
13 70753 Lettsworth $68K
14 70755 Livonia 6 (3 health) $197K
15 70756 Lottie 6 (3 health) $113K
16 70759 Morganza 9 (3 health) $123K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Pointe Coupee 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

Pointe Coupee Parish in Louisiana covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (93/100) across 9 scored records.

11 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 27 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 Pointe Coupee Parish?
Pointe Coupee Parish receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 16 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Pointe Coupee Parish?
Pointe Coupee Parish is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Pointe Coupee Parish?
The primary environmental risk factor in Pointe Coupee Parish is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,186 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Pointe Coupee Parish?
The median home build year in Pointe Coupee Parish is 1983. 57.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Pointe Coupee Parish compare to Louisiana?
Pointe Coupee Parish has an average Home Safety Score of 93/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Louisiana state average of 92/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Pointe Coupee Parish, LA: HSS 93/100; 27 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/pointe-coupee/
BibTeX
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  title  = {{Pointe Coupee Parish, LA: HSS 93/100; 27 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/pointe-coupee/}
}

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