COUNTY REPORT AK

Hoonah-Angoon County, Alaska

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Based on current EPA data, Hoonah-Angoon County's 3 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.

How Hoonah-Angoon County Compares

Hoonah-Angoon County73/100
Alaska avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Hoonah-Angoon County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Hoonah-Angoon County scores 2 points below the Alaska state average (75/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 99829 (80/100)
Lowest ZIP: 99820 (69/100)
$192K
Median Home Value
$450
Avg Remediation (23% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 14.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $900, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.567% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk

67.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

↓ Improving trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
3 (3 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
67.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
57%
Pipe Failure Probability
67%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $900

Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

792 housing units in Hoonah-Angoon County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 43%
2000+ 9%

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 Hoonah-Angoon County

$192K
Median Home Value
$450
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hoonah-Angoon 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 Hoonah-Angoon County residents

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.1% (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 3 systems in Hoonah-Angoon County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Angoon Public Water 450 163
2 Pelican Utilities 230 30
3 Hoonah Public Water System 980 3

All ZIP Codes in Hoonah-Angoon County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Hoonah-Angoon County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 99829 Hoonah 80 B 3 (2 health) $341K
2 99832 Pelican 70 B 30 $166K
3 99820 Angoon 69 C 163 (6 health) $192K

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Overview

Hoonah-Angoon County in Alaska covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).

3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hoonah-Angoon County?
Hoonah-Angoon County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Hoonah-Angoon County?
Hoonah-Angoon County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hoonah-Angoon County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hoonah-Angoon County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $900 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hoonah-Angoon County?
The median home build year in Hoonah-Angoon County is 1987. 67.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hoonah-Angoon County compare to Alaska?
Hoonah-Angoon County has an average water safety score of 73/100, which is below the Alaska state average of 75/100.

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