PARISH REPORT LA

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

19 ZIP codes · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for St. Tammany Parish: A.

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

Compared to state averages, St. Tammany Parish scores well - its 19 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.

How St. Tammany Parish Compares

St. Tammany Parish90/100
Louisiana avg92/100
National avg73/100

How St. Tammany Parish Compares

A
Parish Grade
90/100
Avg Safety Score
19
ZIP Codes
37
Water Systems

St. Tammany Parish scores 2 points below the Louisiana state average (92/100) and 17 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
90
Avg Safety Score
19
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 70420 (97/100)
Lowest ZIP: 70458 (83/100)
$269K
Median Home Value
$1,756
Avg Remediation (65% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: St. Tammany 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: 13.8 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 13.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,819, driven primarily by sea_level

37.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
4 (4 health)
2022
6 (6 health)
2024
7 (7 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 20 total (20 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 9.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1993
Median Build Year
37.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
33/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
6%
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: $4,819

Sea Level Rise $2,605/yr
Flood $2,071/yr
Energy Code Gap $276/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

107,240 housing units in St. Tammany Parish

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 39%

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. Tammany Parish

$269K
Median Home Value
$1,756
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving St. Tammany Parish

8 community water systems serving St. Tammany Parish.

Show all 8 water systems

37 total water systems serve St. Tammany Parish.

Systems with the most violations in St. Tammany Parish

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in St. Tammany Parish

19 ZIP codes tracked in St. Tammany Parish.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 70420 Abita Springs 97 A 3 (1 health) $278K
2 70431 Bush 97 A 5 (3 health) $242K
3 70448 Mandeville 97 A 4 $324K
4 70447 Madisonville 92 A 8 (1 health) $391K
5 70471 Mandeville 92 A 8 (1 health) $370K
6 70460 Slidell 91 A 14 (8 health) $184K
7 70461 Slidell 90 A 21 (10 health) $267K
8 70435 Covington 87 A 12 (6 health) $272K
9 70433 Covington 83 B 19 (7 health) $316K
10 70452 Pearl River 83 B 43 (13 health) $220K
11 70458 Slidell 83 B 57 (20 health) $227K
12 70434 Covington
13 70445 Lacombe 4 $220K
14 70457 Saint Benedict
15 70459 Slidell
16 70463 Sun
17 70464 Talisheek
18 70469 Slidell
19 70470 Mandeville

Recommended Buyer Guides for St. Tammany Parish

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana covers 19 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100) across 11 scored records.

12 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 40 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. Tammany Parish?
St. Tammany Parish receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 19 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve St. Tammany Parish?
St. Tammany Parish is served by 37 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 19 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in St. Tammany Parish?
The primary environmental risk factor in St. Tammany Parish is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,819 per homeowner.
How old are homes in St. Tammany Parish?
The median home build year in St. Tammany Parish is 1993. 37.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does St. Tammany Parish compare to Louisiana?
St. Tammany Parish has an average Home Safety Score of 90/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Louisiana state average of 92/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). St. Tammany Parish, LA: HSS 90/100; 40 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/st-tammany/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{St. Tammany Parish, LA: HSS 90/100; 40 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/st-tammany/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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