Red River County, Louisiana
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
EPA monitoring reports for Red River County cover 2 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.
How Red River County Compares
How Red River County Compares
Red River County scores 11 points above the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18.1 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 19.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $780, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.35% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
47.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Red River County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 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: $780
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,584 housing units in Red River 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 Red River County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Red River 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 Red River County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coushatta Water System | 3,300 | 48 |
| 2 | Fairview Union Water System | 2,346 | 48 |
| 3 | Natchitoches Water System | 27,693 | 48 |
| 4 | Sandy Point 480 Water System | 654 | 48 |
| 5 | Sligo Water System Incorporated | 2,850 | 48 |
8 total water systems serve Red River County.
All ZIP Codes in Red River County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Red River County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71034 | Hall Summit | 99 | A | 0 | $83K |
| 2 | 71019 | Coushatta | 65 | C | 48 (24 health) | $108K |
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Overview
Red River County in Louisiana covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 24 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.