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Palo Cedro, CA Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Palo Cedro: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

In ZipCheckup's scoring, Palo Cedro, CA lands in the A-B grade tier.

How Palo Cedro Compares

Palo Cedro100/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 100
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$540K
Median Home Value

Palo Cedro Water: The Quick Version

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0018 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 62% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.

Water Systems Serving Palo Cedro

Public water system records for Palo Cedro, CA point to a single listed provider, drawn from 1 system in the federal data; its violation record appears below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Palo Cedro, California (population ~5,633), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 18,612 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Palo Cedro: A (100/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Palo Cedro water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0018 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
96073 A Bella Vista Water District 18,612

All ZIP Codes in Palo Cedro

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Palo Cedro

10.8%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.6%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.8% ↑
Diabetes 11.7% ↑
Mental Health 18.6% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

How Old Is Palo Cedro's Housing Stock?

1971
Median Build Year
62%
Built Before 1986
22%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 62% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

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

Housing Age Profile

Plumbing risk in older housing is tied to the period before 1986, when lead pipes and lead solder were still permitted in new plumbing. Palo Cedro's median build year is 1971, and properties from before that year might still contain lead-bearing joints or pipes. Much of that risk sits inside individual properties, which city-level water quality averages don't capture.

1971
Median Year Built
62%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
22%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (22%) 1970–1986 (40%) Post-1986 (38%)

Over half of homes in Palo Cedro were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Protecting Children from Lead in Palo Cedro

62%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0018
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

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

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Palo Cedro

19
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$22,321
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Palo Cedro contains 19 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $22,321. 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.

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 Palo Cedro, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Palo Cedro, CA?
Palo Cedro has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
Does Palo Cedro water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Palo Cedro is 0.0018 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Palo Cedro compare to California average?
Palo Cedro has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100, which is at or above the California state average of 76/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Palo Cedro?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Palo Cedro. The related population figure in our data is approximately 5,633 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Palo Cedro, CA Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ca/palo-cedro/
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Page version: October 2026.

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