COUNTY REPORT AK

Kodiak Island County, Alaska

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04

EPA monitoring reports for Kodiak Island County cover 8 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.

How Kodiak Island County Compares

Kodiak Island County89/100
Alaska avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Kodiak Island County Compares

A
County Grade
89/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Kodiak Island County scores 14 points above the Alaska state average (75/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

A
County Grade
89
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 99615 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 99643 (43/100)
$114K
Median Home Value
$386
Avg Remediation (34% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Kodiak Island 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: 11.3 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 9.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $816, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.5% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

68.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
5 (5 health)
2024
14 (14 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 14 violations. Past 5 years: 28 total (28 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1979
Median Build Year
68.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
50%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $816

Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr
Water / Lead $156/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,778 housing units in Kodiak Island County

Pre-1940 0%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 39%
2000+ 22%

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 Kodiak Island County

$114K
Median Home Value
$386
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kodiak Island 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 Kodiak Island County residents

Asthma 9.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.5% (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 Kodiak Island County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Old Harbor 246 70
2 Kodiak Water System 9,547 30
3 Uscg Station Kodiak 3,092 30
4 Port Lions 175 28
5 Larsen Bay Water System 271 17

7 total water systems serve Kodiak Island County.

All ZIP Codes in Kodiak Island County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Kodiak Island County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 99615 Kodiak 98 A 10 (1 health) $401K
2 99619 Kodiak 98 A 10 (1 health)
3 99624 Larsen Bay 98 A 17 (1 health) $114K
4 99697 Kodiak 98 A 10 (1 health)
5 99644 Ouzinkie 97 A 6 (2 health) $113K
6 99608 Karluk 94 A 4
7 99550 Port Lions 83 B 28 (7 health) $189K
8 99643 Old Harbor 43 D 70 (17 health) $95K

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Overview

Kodiak Island County in Alaska covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).

8 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 30 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Kodiak Island County?
Kodiak Island County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Kodiak Island County?
Kodiak Island County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Kodiak Island County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Kodiak Island County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $816 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Kodiak Island County?
The median home build year in Kodiak Island County is 1979. 68.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Kodiak Island County compare to Alaska?
Kodiak Island County has an average water safety score of 89/100, which is above the Alaska state average of 75/100.

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