PARISH REPORT LA

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

5 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 5 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 5 tracked ZIP records scored
5
ZIP Codes
$101K
Median Home Value
$1,560
Avg Remediation (154% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: West Carroll 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: 16.6 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 16.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,386, driven primarily by flood

61.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2022
1 (1 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
4 (4 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 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 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
61.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
80%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $1,386

Flood $800/yr
Energy Code Gap $396/yr
Water / Lead $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,759 housing units in West Carroll Parish

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 37%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 18%

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 West Carroll Parish

$101K
Median Home Value
$1,560
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in West Carroll 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 West Carroll Parish residents

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving West Carroll Parish

3 community water systems serving West Carroll Parish.

Systems with the most violations in West Carroll Parish

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in West Carroll Parish

5 ZIP codes tracked in West Carroll Parish.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 71237 Epps $101K
2 71242 Forest
3 71253 Kilbourne
4 71263 Oak Grove 6 (4 health) $94K
5 71266 Pioneer 1 (1 health) $117K

Recommended Buyer Guides for West Carroll Parish

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Overview

West Carroll 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.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 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 West Carroll Parish?
West Carroll Parish is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in West Carroll Parish?
The primary environmental risk factor in West Carroll Parish is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,386 per homeowner.
How old are homes in West Carroll Parish?
The median home build year in West Carroll Parish is 1974. 61.6% 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). West Carroll Parish, Louisiana Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/west-carroll/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{West Carroll Parish, Louisiana Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/louisiana/west-carroll/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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