PARISH REPORT LA

Union Parish, Louisiana

7 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored
7
ZIP Codes
$103K
Median Home Value
$2,260
Avg Remediation (220% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Union Parish, Louisiana

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 17.1 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 18.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,699, driven primarily by flood

47% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2022
4 (4 health)
2023
8 (8 health)
2024
13 (13 health)
2025
35 (35 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 35 violations. Past 5 years: 60 total (60 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

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 18.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
47%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
57%
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: $1,699

Flood $1,680/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water Infrastructure $186/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

12,605 housing units in Union Parish

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 29%

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 Union Parish

$103K
Median Home Value
$2,260
Est. Remediation Cost
2.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Union Parish residents

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Union Parish

8 community water systems serving Union Parish.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Union Parish.

Systems with the most violations in Union Parish

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Union Parish

7 ZIP codes tracked in Union Parish.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 71222 Bernice 79 (54 health) $103K
2 71234 Downsville 5 (2 health) $148K
3 71241 Farmerville 57 (49 health) $130K
4 71256 Lillie $50K
5 71260 Marion $81K
6 71277 Spearsville $85K
7 71280 Sterlington 29 (27 health) $260K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Union Parish

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations - federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Union Parish in Louisiana covers 7 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 110 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

How many water systems serve Union Parish?
Union Parish is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Union Parish?
The primary environmental risk factor in Union Parish is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,699 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Union Parish?
The median home build year in Union Parish is 1984. 47% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Union Parish, Louisiana Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/union/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-louisiana-union,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Union Parish, Louisiana Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/union/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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