Vernon County, Louisiana
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 13 ZIP codes, Vernon County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Vernon County Compares
How Vernon County Compares
Vernon County scores 12 points above the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Vernon County, Louisiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 10%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,092, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.302% avg pipe failure probability, 8% of ZIPs at high risk
51.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Vernon County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 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.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,092
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,850 housing units in Vernon County
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 Vernon County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Vernon 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 Vernon County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Vernon County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Leesville Water System | 10,545 | 10 |
| 2 | Sandy Hill Water & Sewer | 600 | 10 |
| 3 | Empire Point Community Water System | 69 | 10 |
| 4 | West Vernon Parish Waterworks District | 4,365 | 9 |
| 5 | Town of Hornbeck Water System | 2,715 | 9 |
16 total water systems serve Vernon County.
All ZIP Codes in Vernon County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Vernon County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71439 | Hornbeck | 99 | A | 0 | $120K |
| 2 | 71474 | Simpson | 98 | A | 1 (1 health) | $150K |
| 3 | 70656 | Pitkin | 95 | A | 0 | $65K |
| 4 | 71475 | Slagle | 95 | A | 0 | — |
| 5 | 71424 | Elmer | 94 | A | 1 (1 health) | $124K |
| 6 | 71461 | New Llano | 94 | A | 3 (1 health) | $123K |
| 7 | 70659 | Rosepine | 91 | A | 1 (1 health) | $201K |
| 8 | 71496 | Leesville | 90 | A | 5 (2 health) | — |
| 9 | 71403 | Anacoco | 84 | B | 4 (1 health) | $120K |
| 10 | 71446 | Leesville | 75 | B | 5 (2 health) | $157K |
| 11 | 70639 | Evans | 60 | C | 0 | $103K |
| 12 | 71459 | Fort Polk | 60 | C | 0 | — |
| 13 | 71443 | Kurthwood | 50 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Vernon County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Vernon County, Louisiana
Overview
Vernon County in Louisiana covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
7 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.