Wade Hampton County, Alaska
1 ZIP code · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Wade Hampton County's 1 ZIP code vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Wade Hampton County Compares
How Wade Hampton County Compares
Wade Hampton County scores 8 points below the Alaska state average (75/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $370, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.53% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
35% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Wade Hampton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 14 total (14 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.
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: $370
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
379 housing units in Wade Hampton 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 Wade Hampton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wade Hampton 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.
All ZIP Codes in Wade Hampton County
1 ZIP code tracked in Wade Hampton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99581 | Emmonak | 67 | C | 74 (14 health) | $117K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wade Hampton County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Wade Hampton County in Alaska covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 14 health-based violations 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.