COUNTY REPORT LA

Terrebonne County, Louisiana

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

Across Terrebonne County, EPA compliance data for 11 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.

How Terrebonne County Compares

Terrebonne County55/100
Louisiana avg71/100
National avg68/100

How Terrebonne County Compares

C
County Grade
55/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Terrebonne County scores 16 points below the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
55
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 70361 (85/100)
Lowest ZIP: 70377 (37/100)
$161K
Median Home Value
$1,827
Avg Remediation (113% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Terrebonne 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: 15.4 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 15.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $6,147, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.302% avg pipe failure probability

58.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
58.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $6,147

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $2,673/yr
Energy Code Gap $393/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

52,384 housing units in Terrebonne County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 25%

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 Terrebonne County

$161K
Median Home Value
$1,827
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.4% (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 3 systems in Terrebonne County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 SCHRIEVER WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREA 116,460 4
2 Houma Water Treatment Service Area 11,658 4
3 LAFOURCHE WATER DISTRICT 1 81,609 2

All ZIP Codes in Terrebonne County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Terrebonne County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 70361 Houma 85 A 1
2 70360 Houma 80 B 1 $297K
3 70363 Houma 75 B 1 $144K
4 70364 Houma 75 B 1 $196K
5 70343 Bourg 47 D 0 $197K
6 70359 Gray 47 D 0 $161K
7 70394 Raceland 42 D 0 $184K
8 70397 Theriot 42 D 0 $161K
9 70344 Chauvin 37 F 0 $116K
10 70353 Dulac 37 F 0 $89K
11 70377 Montegut 37 F 0 $119K

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Overview

Terrebonne County in Louisiana covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).

4 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Terrebonne County?
Terrebonne County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Terrebonne County?
Terrebonne County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Terrebonne County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Terrebonne County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $6,147 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Terrebonne County?
The median home build year in Terrebonne County is 1976. 58.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Terrebonne County compare to Louisiana?
Terrebonne County has an average water safety score of 55/100, which is below the Louisiana state average of 71/100.

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