PARISH REPORT LA

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for St. Bernard Parish: A.

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

Homeowners across St. Bernard Parish's 6 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.

How St. Bernard Parish Compares

St. Bernard Parish100/100
Louisiana avg92/100
National avg73/100

How St. Bernard Parish Compares

A
Parish Grade
100/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

St. Bernard Parish scores 8 points above the Louisiana state average (92/100) and 27 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
100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 70032 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 70092 (100/100)
$204K
Median Home Value
$2,500
Avg Remediation (123% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: St. Bernard 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: 15.4 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 15.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,065, driven primarily by flood

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

Parish Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
57.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
41/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
40%
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: $4,065

Flood $2,433/yr
Sea Level Rise $1,000/yr
Energy Code Gap $432/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

17,617 housing units in St. Bernard Parish

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 36%
1980–1999 24%
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 St. Bernard Parish

$204K
Median Home Value
$2,500
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving St. Bernard Parish

1 community water system serving St. Bernard Parish.

All ZIP Codes in St. Bernard Parish

6 ZIP codes tracked in St. Bernard Parish.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 70032 Arabi 100 A 0 $212K
2 70043 Chalmette 100 A 0 $204K
3 70075 Meraux 100 A 0 $226K
4 70085 Saint Bernard 100 A 0 $150K
5 70092 Violet 100 A 0 $167K
6 70044 Chalmette

Recommended Buyer Guides for St. Bernard Parish

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

Overview

St. Bernard Parish in Louisiana covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 5 scored records.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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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 St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard Parish receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard Parish is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in St. Bernard Parish?
The primary environmental risk factor in St. Bernard Parish is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,065 per homeowner.
How old are homes in St. Bernard Parish?
The median home build year in St. Bernard Parish is 1973. 57.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does St. Bernard Parish compare to Louisiana?
St. Bernard Parish has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Louisiana state average of 92/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). St. Bernard Parish, LA Home Safety: 100/100. https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/st-bernard/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-louisiana-st-bernard,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{St. Bernard Parish, LA Home Safety: 100/100}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/st-bernard/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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