Southeast Fairbanks County, Alaska
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Homeowners across Southeast Fairbanks County's 8 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.
How Southeast Fairbanks County Compares
How Southeast Fairbanks County Compares
Southeast Fairbanks County scores 5 points below the Alaska state average (75/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Southeast Fairbanks County, Alaska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 10.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $415, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.447% avg pipe failure probability, 71% of ZIPs at high risk
52.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $415
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,875 housing units in Southeast Fairbanks County
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 Southeast Fairbanks County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Southeast Fairbanks 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 Southeast Fairbanks County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Southeast Fairbanks County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanacross Water System | 108 | 35 |
| 2 | Tetlin Utility System | 150 | 10 |
| 3 | EAGLE LOG WELLHOUSE | 192 | 9 |
| 4 | Northway Washeteria/clinic | 223 | 1 |
| 5 | FT. GREELY - MAIN POST | 1,257 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve Southeast Fairbanks County.
All ZIP Codes in Southeast Fairbanks County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Southeast Fairbanks County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99737 | Delta Junction | 83 | B | 0 | $286K |
| 2 | 99779 | Tok | 81 | B | 5 | — |
| 3 | 99780 | Tok | 81 | B | 5 | $219K |
| 4 | 99776 | Tanacross | 78 | B | 35 (1 health) | — |
| 5 | 99738 | Eagle | 71 | B | 9 | — |
| 6 | 99764 | Northway | 65 | C | 1 | $179K |
| 7 | 99731 | Fort Greely | 50 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 99732 | Chicken | 50 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Southeast Fairbanks 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.3% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Southeast Fairbanks County, Alaska
Overview
Southeast Fairbanks County in Alaska covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
5 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.