CITY REPORT AK

Sleetmute, AK Home Safety Data by ZIP

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 3
Radon Risk (Low)
$116K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.5% of home value)

What You Should Know About Sleetmute Water

  • Homes built before 1986: 44% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 15.88 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Sleetmute, Alaska, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 61 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Sleetmute.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Sleetmute
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

All ZIP Codes in Sleetmute

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Sleetmute

13.6%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
21.6%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 13.6% ↑
Diabetes 13.8% ↑
Mental Health 21.6% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Housing & Infrastructure in Sleetmute

1982
Median Build Year
44%
Built Before 1986
0%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 44% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Prohibited from residential plumbing since 1986, lead solder divides Sleetmute's housing stock along a timeline that the median build year of 1982 straddles. A meaningful share of homes predates the ban - a configuration that places moderate aggregate pressure on plumbing-related lead risk, distributed unevenly across neighborhoods.

1982
Median Year Built
44%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
0%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (0%) 1970–1986 (44%) Post-1986 (56%)

Most homes in Sleetmute were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Sleetmute Homeowners

Property equity in Sleetmute runs well ahead of estimated remediation costs - a cost-to-value ratio that sits in the low tier, meaning documented water and safety issues here are the kind homeowners can plan to address without treating the expense as a significant budget event relative to what their homes are worth.

Median Home Value
$115,600
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.5%

Remediation costs in Sleetmute are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 42% below the Alaska average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Sleetmute

44%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Practically, the structural drivers in Sleetmute - 44% pre-rule stock and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory benchmark - make an in-home draw the practical way to translate aggregate averages into the specific conditions at one address.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Sleetmute?
Estimated remediation costs in Sleetmute average $600 per household, ranging from $300 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sleetmute, AK Home Safety Data by ZIP. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ak/sleetmute/
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  title  = {{Sleetmute, AK Home Safety Data by ZIP}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ak/sleetmute/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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