COUNTY REPORT LA

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

Red River County82/100
Louisiana avg71/100
National avg68/100

How Red River County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 71034 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 71019 (65/100)
$95K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Avg Remediation (252% of home value)

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 trend

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

2024
5 (5 health)
2025
10 (10 health)

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

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
47.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
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: $780

Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Flood $300/yr
Water / Lead $75/yr

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

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 38%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 25%

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

$95K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Est. Remediation Cost
2.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

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

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43.9% (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 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Red River County?
Red River County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Red River County?
Red River County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Red River County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Red River County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $780 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Red River County?
The median home build year in Red River County is 1983. 47.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Red River County compare to Louisiana?
Red River County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the Louisiana state average of 71/100.

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