COUNTY REPORT LA

Winn County, Louisiana

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Recent water monitoring in Winn County shows 7 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Winn County Compares

Winn County72/100
Louisiana avg71/100
National avg68/100

How Winn County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Winn County scores 1 points above the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 71031 (89/100)
Lowest ZIP: 71483 (60/100)
$102K
Median Home Value
$1,157
Avg Remediation (114% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Winn County, Louisiana

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

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.8 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 17.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,264, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.457% avg pipe failure probability, 71% of ZIPs at high risk

60.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
5 (5 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
11 (11 health)
2024
34 (34 health)
2025
42 (42 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 42 violations. Past 5 years: 96 total (96 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

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 45.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
60.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
46%
Pipe Failure Probability
71%
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: $1,264

Flood $514/yr
Energy Code Gap $386/yr
Wildfire $257/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,282 housing units in Winn County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 35%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 12%

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 Winn County

$102K
Median Home Value
$1,157
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Winn 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 Winn County residents

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 45.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Winn County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 West Winn Water System Inc. 2,064 42
2 City of Winnfield Water System 7,194 41
3 Tannehill Water System 1,932 41
4 Atlanta Water Supply 900 41
5 Village of Sikes Water System 639 35

14 total water systems serve Winn County.

All ZIP Codes in Winn County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Winn County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 71031 Goldonna 89 A 1 (1 health) $77K
2 71422 Dodson 89 A 6 (5 health) $112K
3 71410 Calvin 70 B 25 (18 health)
4 71440 Joyce 66 C 23 (21 health)
5 71473 Sikes 66 C 35 (21 health) $65K
6 71479 Tullos 66 C 23 (19 health) $102K
7 71483 Winnfield 60 C 41 (34 health) $120K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Winn 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

Winn County in Louisiana covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).

7 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 119 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Winn County?
Winn County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Winn County?
Winn County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Winn County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Winn County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,264 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Winn County?
The median home build year in Winn County is 1974. 60.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Winn County compare to Louisiana?
Winn County has an average water safety score of 72/100, which is above the Louisiana state average of 71/100.

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