COUNTY REPORT LA

Sabine County, Louisiana

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Within Sabine County's 11 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.

How Sabine County Compares

Sabine County70/100
Louisiana avg71/100
National avg68/100

How Sabine County Compares

B
County Grade
70/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Sabine County scores 1 points below the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
70
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 71426 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 71450 (50/100)
$101K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Avg Remediation (169% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sabine County, 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: 17 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 17.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,226, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.41% avg pipe failure probability, 60% of ZIPs at high risk

55.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
15 (15 health)
2023
18 (18 health)
2024
32 (32 health)
2025
64 (64 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 64 violations. Past 5 years: 132 total (132 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.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.5% (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
55.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
Pipe Failure Probability
60%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $2,226

Sea Level Rise $1,364/yr
Energy Code Gap $295/yr
Flood $255/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

15,218 housing units in Sabine County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 40%
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 Sabine County

$101K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Est. Remediation Cost
1.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sabine 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 Sabine County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.5% (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 Sabine County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont 789 94
2 Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area 6,738 82
3 Town of Zwolle Water System 2,520 62
4 Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb 1,761 62
5 Ebarb Wwks District #1 - Marsh 54 52

18 total water systems serve Sabine County.

All ZIP Codes in Sabine County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Sabine County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 71426 Fisher 95 A 0 $71K
2 71429 Florien 85 A 4 (2 health) $117K
3 71462 Noble 84 B 10 (5 health) $75K
4 71419 Converse 70 B 32 (26 health) $109K
5 71486 Zwolle 70 B 52 (41 health) $111K
6 71065 Pleasant Hill 66 C 13 (10 health) $56K
7 71406 Belmont 66 C 36 (19 health)
8 71449 Many 65 C 30 (24 health) $190K
9 71460 Negreet 60 C 0
10 71469 Robeline 60 C 0 $92K
11 71450 Marthaville 50 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Sabine County

Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.

Overview

Sabine County in Louisiana covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).

7 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 127 health-based violations have been documented.

← Back to Louisiana water quality report

Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sabine County?
Sabine County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 11 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sabine County?
Sabine County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sabine County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sabine County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,226 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sabine County?
The median home build year in Sabine County is 1983. 55.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sabine County compare to Louisiana?
Sabine County has an average water safety score of 70/100, which is below the Louisiana state average of 71/100.

Get safety alerts for Sabine, Louisiana

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool — no phone call required.