Copper River County, Alaska
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 2 ZIP codes in Copper River County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Copper River County Compares
How Copper River County Compares
Copper River County scores 9 points above the Alaska state average (75/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 11.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $580, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.46% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
45.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $580
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,941 housing units in Copper River County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Copper River County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Copper River County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Copper River County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Copper River County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crbrha Chitina Hud Housing | 50 | 12 |
| 2 | Kenny Lake Community Well | 236 | 9 |
| 3 | Kenny Lake Fire Hall | 200 | 9 |
| 4 | Crna Water Haul Truck | 40 | 9 |
| 5 | Crbrha Mckinley Bldg Water Supply | 30 | 9 |
9 total water systems serve Copper River County.
All ZIP Codes in Copper River County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Copper River County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99573 | Copper Center | 84 | B | 9 | $259K |
| 2 | 99588 | Glennallen | 83 | B | 3 (1 health) | $237K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Copper River County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Copper River County in Alaska covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).
2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.