PARISH REPORT LA

St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for St. John the Baptist Parish: A.

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

Based on current EPA data, St. John the Baptist Parish's 6 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.

How St. John the Baptist Parish Compares

St. John the Baptist Parish99/100
Louisiana avg92/100
National avg73/100

How St. John the Baptist Parish Compares

A
Parish Grade
99/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

St. John the Baptist Parish scores 7 points above the Louisiana state average (92/100) and 26 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
99
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 70068 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 70049 (98/100)
$168K
Median Home Value
$1,867
Avg Remediation (111% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: St. John the Baptist 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: 15.3 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 17.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,705, driven primarily by sea_level

72.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across St. John the Baptist Parish water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2024
5 (5 health)
2025
20 (20 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 25 total (25 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

Parish Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
72.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
52/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $5,705

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,733/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

17,944 housing units in St. John the Baptist Parish

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 34%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 22%

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. John the Baptist Parish

$168K
Median Home Value
$1,867
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in St. John the Baptist 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. John the Baptist Parish residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving St. John the Baptist Parish

5 community water systems serving St. John the Baptist Parish.

Systems with the most violations in St. John the Baptist Parish

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in St. John the Baptist Parish

6 ZIP codes tracked in St. John the Baptist Parish.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 70068 La Place 100 A 1 $191K
2 70084 Reserve 99 A 2 $162K
3 70049 Edgard 98 A 8 (5 health) $173K
4 70051 Garyville 1 $141K
5 70069 La Place
6 70076 Mount Airy 1

Recommended Buyer Guides for St. John the Baptist Parish

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

St. John the Baptist Parish in Louisiana covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (99/100) across 3 scored records.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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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. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist Parish receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve St. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist Parish is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in St. John the Baptist Parish?
The primary environmental risk factor in St. John the Baptist Parish is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,705 per homeowner.
How old are homes in St. John the Baptist Parish?
The median home build year in St. John the Baptist Parish is 1978. 72.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does St. John the Baptist Parish compare to Louisiana?
St. John the Baptist Parish has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Louisiana state average of 92/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). St. John the Baptist Parish, LA HSS: 99/100. https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/st-john-the-baptist/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{St. John the Baptist Parish, LA HSS: 99/100}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/st-john-the-baptist/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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