COUNTY REPORT AK

Dillingham County, Alaska

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Dillingham County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 9 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.

How Dillingham County Compares

Dillingham County79/100
Alaska avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Dillingham County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Dillingham County scores 4 points above the Alaska state average (75/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
79
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 99505 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 99625 (50/100)
$103K
Median Home Value
$375
Avg Remediation (37% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Dillingham County, Alaska

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 12.7%, diabetes 13.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $334, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.437% avg pipe failure probability, 44% of ZIPs at high risk

48.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Dillingham County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
3 (3 health)
2024
10 (10 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
48.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
44%
Pipe Failure Probability
44%
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: $334

Energy Code Gap $160/yr
Water / Lead $94/yr
Underground Tanks $80/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

3,284 housing units in Dillingham County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 42%
2000+ 29%

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 Dillingham County

$103K
Median Home Value
$375
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dillingham 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 Dillingham County residents

Asthma 12.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.6% (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 Dillingham County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Manokotak Water System 293 41
2 Manokotak Heights W/s 215 41
3 NEW STUYAHOK WATER SYSTEM 566 28
4 DILLINGHAM WATER SYSTEM 2,419 25
5 Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital 305 25

10 total water systems serve Dillingham County.

All ZIP Codes in Dillingham County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Dillingham County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 99505 Jber 99 A 0
2 99576 Dillingham 98 A 25 (1 health) $284K
3 99636 New Stuyahok 98 A 28 (1 health) $108K
4 99678 Togiak 98 A 2 $103K
5 99628 Manokotak 89 A 41 (5 health) $86K
6 99569 Clarks Point 80 B 24 (2 health)
7 99555 Aleknagik 50 D 0 $84K
8 99580 Ekwok 50 D 0
9 99625 Levelock 50 D 0

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Overview

Dillingham County in Alaska covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).

5 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Dillingham County?
Dillingham County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 9 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Dillingham County?
Dillingham County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Dillingham County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Dillingham County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $334 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Dillingham County?
The median home build year in Dillingham County is 1985. 48.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Dillingham County compare to Alaska?
Dillingham County has an average water safety score of 79/100, which is above the Alaska state average of 75/100.

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