COUNTY REPORT LA

Red River County, Louisiana

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup grade for Red River: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

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: 2026-07-19

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: $855, driven primarily by flood

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: $855

Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $405/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 serving Red River County

8 community water systems serving Red River County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Red River County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

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 flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $855 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Red River County, LA: 24 Health Violations - 82/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/red-river/
BibTeX
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Data as of July 2026.

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