COUNTY REPORT AK

Haines County, Alaska

1 ZIP code · Avg score 94/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Haines County — 1 ZIP code, above-average safety grade.

How Haines County Compares

Haines County94/100
Alaska avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Haines County Compares

A
County Grade
94/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Haines County scores 19 points above the Alaska state average (75/100) and 26 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
94
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 99827
$316K
Median Home Value
$600
Avg Remediation (19% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 10.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $750, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.53% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

49% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2024
2 (2 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 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 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
49%
Pre-1978 Housing
53%
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: $750

Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/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

1,464 housing units in Haines County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 44%
2000+ 23%

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 Haines County

$316K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

All ZIP Codes in Haines County

1 ZIP code tracked in Haines County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 99827 Haines 94 A 32 (4 health) $316K

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Overview

Haines County in Alaska covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (94/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Haines County?
Haines County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Haines County?
Haines County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Haines County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Haines County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $750 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Haines County?
The median home build year in Haines County is 1983. 49% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Haines County compare to Alaska?
Haines County has an average water safety score of 94/100, which is above the Alaska state average of 75/100.

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