Ketchikan, AK Home Safety Data by ZIP
2 ZIP codes · 0 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Ketchikan Residents
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.9 - above typical levels.
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Ketchikan, Alaska, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 13,875 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 2 ZIP codes.
EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Ketchikan.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Ketchikan
- Lead action-level status: not available
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
All ZIP Codes in Ketchikan
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Ketchikan Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
How Remediation Costs Compare in Ketchikan
When remediation costs are measured against Ketchikan home values, the resulting ratio is in the low tier - addressing documented water and safety issues here claims only a minor fraction of typical equity, and most homeowners are in a position where the financial commitment is straightforward rather than a material burden on their household budget.
Remediation costs in Ketchikan are relatively low compared to home values. The $700–$2,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 92% above the Alaska average.
Ketchikan: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Ketchikan contains 11 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $25,890. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$1,200</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Ketchikan, AK