PARISH REPORT LA

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for St. Martin Parish: B.

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

In current tracking cycles, St. Martin Parish - spanning 4 ZIP codes - records above-average water quality outcomes; the parish's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.

How St. Martin Parish Compares

St. Martin Parish75/100
Louisiana avg92/100
National avg73/100

How St. Martin Parish Compares

B
Parish Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

St. Martin Parish scores 17 points below the Louisiana state average (92/100) and 2 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:

B
Parish Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 70517 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 70582 (67/100)
$150K
Median Home Value
$2,025
Avg Remediation (135% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 15.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,838, driven primarily by sea_level

36.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
4 (4 health)
2022
6 (6 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 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 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 45.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1981
Median Build Year
36.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
31/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
25%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $4,838

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,500/yr
Energy Code Gap $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

20,707 housing units in St. Martin Parish

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 27%

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. Martin Parish

$150K
Median Home Value
$2,025
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 45.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving St. Martin Parish

7 community water systems serving St. Martin Parish.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in St. Martin Parish

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in St. Martin Parish

4 ZIP codes tracked in St. Martin Parish.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 70517 Breaux Bridge 83 B 23 (17 health) $152K
2 70582 Saint Martinville 67 C 37 (30 health) $149K
3 70519 Cade
4 70521 Cecilia

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Overview

St. Martin Parish in Louisiana covers 4 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 2 scored records.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 39 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. Martin Parish?
St. Martin Parish receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve St. Martin Parish?
St. Martin Parish is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in St. Martin Parish?
The primary environmental risk factor in St. Martin Parish is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,838 per homeowner.
How old are homes in St. Martin Parish?
The median home build year in St. Martin Parish is 1981. 36.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does St. Martin Parish compare to Louisiana?
St. Martin Parish has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Louisiana state average of 92/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). St. Martin Parish, LA: HSS 75/100; 39 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/st-martin/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{St. Martin Parish, LA: HSS 75/100; 39 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/st-martin/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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