COUNTY REPORT LA

West Feliciana County, Louisiana

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

West Feliciana County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 3 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.

How West Feliciana County Compares

West Feliciana County62/100
Louisiana avg71/100
National avg68/100

How West Feliciana County Compares

C
County Grade
62/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

West Feliciana County scores 9 points below the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
62
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 70712 (85/100)
Lowest ZIP: 70787 (50/100)
$286K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (42% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 9.1%, diabetes 14.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,683, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.293% avg pipe failure probability

58.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
58.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
29%
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: $4,683

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,133/yr
Energy Code Gap $450/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

322 housing units in West Feliciana County

Pre-1940 0%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 35%
1980–1999 41%
2000+ 14%

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 Feliciana County

$286K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in West Feliciana 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 West Feliciana County residents

Asthma 9.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in West Feliciana County

3 ZIP codes tracked in West Feliciana County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 70712 Angola 85 A 1
2 70782 Tunica 52 D 0 $286K
3 70787 Weyanoke 50 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for West Feliciana County

Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.

Overview

West Feliciana County in Louisiana covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).

1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in West Feliciana County?
West Feliciana 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 West Feliciana County?
West Feliciana County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in West Feliciana County?
The primary environmental risk factor in West Feliciana County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,683 per homeowner.
How old are homes in West Feliciana County?
The median home build year in West Feliciana County is 1973. 58.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does West Feliciana County compare to Louisiana?
West Feliciana County has an average water safety score of 62/100, which is below the Louisiana state average of 71/100.

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