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Safest ZIP Codes in Louisiana — Safety Scores 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

723 ZIP codes ranked by Safety Score #1: ZIP 70310 (Thibodaux, LA) — 99/100
Lead Violations Lowest Score Safest Flood Risk Energy Cost Radon PFAS Reliability EJ Index Homebuyer Risk CO & Gas Safest Gas Remediation Burden Unresolved Violations (by Utility) Water Equity (by Utility)

Out of 723 ZIP codes with data in Louisiana, these are the highest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes in America — Highest Safety Scores | All Louisiana Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 723
Highest value 99/100
Median value 74/100
State Louisiana

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Safety Score Safety Score
1 70310 Thibodaux LA 99/100 99/100
2 70595 Lafayette LA 99/100 99/100
3 70596 Lafayette LA 99/100 99/100
4 70598 Lafayette LA 99/100 99/100
5 70609 Lake Charles LA 99/100 99/100
6 70761 Norwood LA 99/100 99/100
7 70803 Baton Rouge LA 99/100 99/100
8 70822 Baton Rouge LA 99/100 99/100
9 70823 Baton Rouge LA 99/100 99/100
10 70825 Baton Rouge LA 99/100 99/100
11 70826 Baton Rouge LA 99/100 99/100
12 70827 Baton Rouge LA 99/100 99/100
13 70831 Baton Rouge LA 99/100 99/100
14 70833 Baton Rouge LA 99/100 99/100
15 70835 Baton Rouge LA 99/100 99/100
16 70837 Baton Rouge LA 99/100 99/100
17 70873 Baton Rouge LA 99/100 99/100
18 70891 Baton Rouge LA 99/100 99/100
19 70894 Baton Rouge LA 99/100 99/100
20 71003 Athens LA 99/100 99/100
21 71034 Hall Summit LA 99/100 99/100
22 71043 Hosston LA 99/100 99/100
23 71044 Ida LA 99/100 99/100
24 71063 Pelican LA 99/100 99/100
25 71072 Shongaloo LA 99/100 99/100
26 71079 Summerfield LA 99/100 99/100
27 71110 Barksdale Afb LA 99/100 99/100
28 71256 Lillie LA 99/100 99/100
29 71272 Ruston LA 99/100 99/100
30 71439 Hornbeck LA 99/100 99/100
31 70469 Slidell LA 98/100 98/100
32 70551 Leonville LA 98/100 98/100
33 71253 Kilbourne LA 98/100 98/100
34 71474 Simpson LA 98/100 98/100
35 71058 Minden LA 97/100 97/100
36 71018 Cotton Valley LA 96/100 96/100
37 70302 Thibodaux LA 95/100 95/100
38 70470 Mandeville LA 95/100 95/100
39 70500 Lafayette LA 95/100 95/100
40 70504 Lafayette LA 95/100 95/100
41 70509 Lafayette LA 95/100 95/100
42 70532 Elton LA 95/100 95/100
43 70585 Turkey Creek LA 95/100 95/100
44 70593 Lafayette LA 95/100 95/100
45 70606 Lake Charles LA 95/100 95/100
46 70612 Lake Charles LA 95/100 95/100
47 70616 Lake Charles LA 95/100 95/100
48 70629 Lake Charles LA 95/100 95/100
49 70638 Elizabeth LA 95/100 95/100
50 70644 Grant LA 95/100 95/100
51 70652 Longville LA 95/100 95/100
52 70656 Pitkin LA 95/100 95/100
53 70658 Reeves LA 95/100 95/100
54 70660 Singer LA 95/100 95/100
55 70730 Ethel LA 95/100 95/100
56 70752 Lakeland LA 95/100 95/100
57 70804 Baton Rouge LA 95/100 95/100
58 70813 Baton Rouge LA 95/100 95/100
59 70836 Baton Rouge LA 95/100 95/100
60 70874 Baton Rouge LA 95/100 95/100
61 70879 Baton Rouge LA 95/100 95/100
62 70884 Baton Rouge LA 95/100 95/100
63 70892 Baton Rouge LA 95/100 95/100
64 70893 Baton Rouge LA 95/100 95/100
65 70898 Baton Rouge LA 95/100 95/100
66 71024 Dubberly LA 95/100 95/100
67 71218 Archibald LA 95/100 95/100
68 71233 Delta LA 95/100 95/100
69 71273 Ruston LA 95/100 95/100
70 71426 Fisher LA 95/100 95/100
71 71430 Forest Hill LA 95/100 95/100
72 71438 Hineston LA 95/100 95/100
73 71458 Natchitoches LA 95/100 95/100
74 71475 Slagle LA 95/100 95/100
75 71497 Natchitoches LA 95/100 95/100
76 70402 Hammond LA 94/100 94/100
77 70404 Hammond LA 94/100 94/100
78 70463 Sun LA 94/100 94/100
79 70521 Cecilia LA 94/100 94/100
80 70550 Lawtell LA 94/100 94/100
81 70664 Sulphur LA 94/100 94/100
82 70723 Convent LA 94/100 94/100
83 70748 Jackson LA 94/100 94/100
84 71048 Lisbon LA 94/100 94/100
85 71242 Forest LA 94/100 94/100
86 71359 Pineville LA 94/100 94/100
87 71424 Elmer LA 94/100 94/100
88 71447 Lena LA 94/100 94/100
89 71461 New Llano LA 94/100 94/100
90 70789 Wilson LA 93/100 93/100
91 71275 Simsboro LA 93/100 93/100
92 71441 Kelly LA 93/100 93/100
93 71038 Haynesville LA 92/100 92/100
94 71465 Olla LA 92/100 92/100
95 70659 Rosepine LA 91/100 91/100
96 70704 Baker LA 91/100 91/100
97 71266 Pioneer LA 91/100 91/100
98 71415 Clarks LA 91/100 91/100
99 70044 Chalmette LA 90/100 90/100
100 70429 Bogalusa LA 90/100 90/100

Methodology

The Home Safety Score (0-100) combines four data dimensions: EPA water violation history, lead exposure risk from infrastructure and sampling data, county-level EPA radon zone classification, and FEMA flood claim records. A score of 99-100 indicates minimal risk across all dimensions.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a ZIP code safe?

The safest ZIP codes have zero or very few EPA violations, lead levels well below the action level, low radon zone classification (Zone 3), and minimal flood insurance claims. They typically have newer infrastructure and well-managed water systems.

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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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