PARISH REPORT LA

Washington Parish, Louisiana

5 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored

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

Unavailable
0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored
5
ZIP Codes
$125K
Median Home Value
$500
Avg Remediation (0.40% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Washington 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: 17.3 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 17.8%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $4,284, largest modeled factor: Sea Level

50% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

Parish Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 45.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
50%
Pre-1980 Housing
39/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
40%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,284

Sea Level Rise $2,100/yr
Flood $1,560/yr
Energy Code Gap $405/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

21,963 housing units in Washington Parish

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 23%

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 Washington Parish

$125K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Washington Parish can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Washington Parish residents

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 45.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Washington Parish ZIP codes

7 community water systems mapped to Washington Parish ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the parish.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Washington Parish

4 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Washington Parish

5 ZIP codes tracked in Washington Parish.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 70426 Angie — — 16 (12 health) $125K
2 70427 Bogalusa — — 20 (15 health) $124K
3 70429 Bogalusa — — —
4 70438 Franklinton — — 2 (2 health) $157K
5 70450 Mount Hermon — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Washington Parish

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Overview

Washington Parish in Louisiana covers 5 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.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 17 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 Washington Parish?
We map 7 public water systems to 5 ZIP codes in our data for Washington Parish. EPA may list more systems serving the parish, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Washington Parish?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Washington Parish is sea level. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $4,284 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Washington Parish?
The median home build year in Washington Parish is 1982. 50% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

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

Page version: October 2026.

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