2026 Rankings

Safest ZIP Codes for Gas & CO Risk in Louisiana — 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

801 ZIP codes ranked by Gas Risk Score #1: ZIP 70000 (Plaquemines County, LA) — 0/100
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Out of 801 ZIP codes with data in Louisiana, these are the lowest-ranked areas for gas risk score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes for Gas & CO Risk | All Louisiana Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 801
Lowest value 0/100
Median value 0/100
State Louisiana

100 Lowest-Ranked ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Gas Risk Score Safety Score
1 70000 Plaquemines County LA 0/100 —
2 70020 St. Charles County LA 0/100 —
3 70027 Livingston County LA 0/100 —
4 70031 Ama LA 0/100 47/100
5 70037 Belle Chasse LA 0/100 50/100
6 70038 Boothville LA 0/100 47/100
7 70039 Boutte LA 0/100 42/100
8 70040 Braithwaite LA 0/100 42/100
9 70041 Buras LA 0/100 37/100
10 70042 Plaquemines County LA 0/100 —
11 70046 Plaquemines County LA 0/100 —
12 70047 Destrehan LA 0/100 37/100
13 70049 Edgard LA 0/100 52/100
14 70050 Empire LA 0/100 47/100
15 70051 Garyville LA 0/100 47/100
16 70052 Gramercy LA 0/100 69/100
17 70057 Hahnville LA 0/100 47/100
18 70068 La Place LA 0/100 37/100
19 70069 La Place LA 0/100 60/100
20 70070 Luling LA 0/100 75/100
21 70071 Lutcher LA 0/100 80/100
22 70076 Mount Airy LA 0/100 52/100
23 70078 New Sarpy LA 0/100 47/100
24 70079 Norco LA 0/100 42/100
25 70080 Paradis LA 0/100 52/100
26 70081 Pilottown LA 0/100 52/100
27 70082 Pointe A La Hache LA 0/100 47/100
28 70083 Port Sulphur LA 0/100 37/100
29 70084 Reserve LA 0/100 42/100
30 70086 Saint James LA 0/100 60/100
31 70087 Saint Rose LA 0/100 37/100
32 70090 Vacherie LA 0/100 47/100
33 70091 Venice LA 0/100 42/100
34 70093 Belle Chasse LA 0/100 66/100
35 70143 New Orleans LA 0/100 84/100
36 70206 Livingston County LA 0/100 —
37 70315 Plaquemines County LA 0/100 —
38 70318 East Baton Rouge County LA 0/100 —
39 70340 Amelia LA 0/100 68/100
40 70342 Berwick LA 0/100 76/100
41 70346 Donaldsonville LA 0/100 81/100
42 70351 Avoyelles County LA 0/100 —
43 70367 Evangeline County LA 0/100 —
44 70381 Morgan City LA 0/100 87/100
45 70392 Patterson LA 0/100 69/100
46 70401 Hammond LA 0/100 79/100
47 70402 Hammond LA 0/100 94/100
48 70403 Hammond LA 0/100 79/100
49 70404 Hammond LA 0/100 94/100
50 70411 Natchitoches County LA 0/100 —
51 70421 Akers LA 0/100 47/100
52 70422 Amite LA 0/100 77/100
53 70436 Fluker LA 0/100 60/100
54 70437 Folsom LA 0/100 79/100
55 70441 Greensburg LA 0/100 89/100
56 70442 Husser LA 0/100 60/100
57 70443 Independence LA 0/100 79/100
58 70444 Kentwood LA 0/100 75/100
59 70446 Loranger LA 0/100 81/100
60 70449 Maurepas LA 0/100 66/100
61 70451 Natalbany LA 0/100 52/100
62 70453 Pine Grove LA 0/100 60/100
63 70454 Ponchatoula LA 0/100 70/100
64 70455 Robert LA 0/100 42/100
65 70456 Roseland LA 0/100 89/100
66 70462 Springfield LA 0/100 61/100
67 70465 Tangipahoa LA 0/100 81/100
68 70466 Tickfaw LA 0/100 80/100
69 70467 Varnado LA 0/100 60/100
70 70500 Lafayette LA 0/100 95/100
71 70501 Lafayette LA 0/100 80/100
72 70502 Lafayette LA 0/100 90/100
73 70503 Lafayette LA 0/100 80/100
74 70504 Lafayette LA 0/100 95/100
75 70505 Lafayette LA 0/100 90/100
76 70506 Lafayette LA 0/100 75/100
77 70507 Lafayette LA 0/100 80/100
78 70508 Lafayette LA 0/100 75/100
79 70509 Lafayette LA 0/100 95/100
80 70514 Baldwin LA 0/100 47/100
81 70515 Basile LA 0/100 86/100
82 70516 Branch LA 0/100 60/100
83 70517 Breaux Bridge LA 0/100 71/100
84 70518 Broussard LA 0/100 80/100
85 70519 Cade LA 0/100 60/100
86 70520 Carencro LA 0/100 75/100
87 70521 Cecilia LA 0/100 94/100
88 70522 Centerville LA 0/100 86/100
89 70523 Charenton LA 0/100 79/100
90 70524 Chataignier LA 0/100 60/100
91 70525 Church Point LA 0/100 75/100
92 70526 Crowley LA 0/100 42/100
93 70527 Crowley LA 0/100 52/100
94 70529 Duson LA 0/100 77/100
95 70531 Egan LA 0/100 67/100
96 70532 Elton LA 0/100 95/100
97 70534 Estherwood LA 0/100 89/100
98 70536 Acadia County LA 0/100 —
99 70537 Evangeline LA 0/100 52/100
100 70538 Franklin LA 0/100 50/100

Methodology

Safest gas rankings show ZIP codes with the lowest PHMSA gas distribution incident risk scores. A score of 0-5 means the county has no or very few recorded incidents since 2004. Low scores indicate areas with well-maintained gas infrastructure and minimal historical incidents.

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 an area safe from gas incidents?

Low gas risk areas typically have newer pipeline infrastructure, fewer distribution lines per capita, or areas that rely less on natural gas for heating. However, individual home safety still depends on appliance maintenance and CO detector placement.

Should I still install CO detectors in low-risk areas?

Yes. The CPSC recommends CO detectors in every home regardless of area risk. Carbon monoxide can come from any fuel-burning appliance — furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, generators, and even attached garages.

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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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