COUNTY REPORT AK

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

Copper River County84/100
Alaska avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Copper River County Compares

B
County Grade
84/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
84
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 99573 (84/100)
Lowest ZIP: 99588 (83/100)
$248K
Median Home Value
$300
Avg Remediation (12% of home value)

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

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.6% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
45.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
46%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $580

Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr

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

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 41%
2000+ 26%

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

$248K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Copper River County?
Copper River County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Copper River County?
Copper River County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Copper River County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Copper River County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $580 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Copper River County?
The median home build year in Copper River County is 1982. 45.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Copper River County compare to Alaska?
Copper River County has an average water safety score of 84/100, which is above the Alaska state average of 75/100.

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