COUNTY REPORT AK

Yakutat County, Alaska

1 ZIP code · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent water monitoring in Yakutat County shows 1 ZIP code with consistently safe results.

How Yakutat County Compares

Yakutat County81/100
Alaska avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Yakutat County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Yakutat County scores 6 points above the Alaska state average (75/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 99689
$185K
Median Home Value

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 13.7%)

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

Infrastructure: 0.49% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

62% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1970
Median Build Year
62%
Pre-1978 Housing
49%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
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: $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

349 housing units in Yakutat County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 43%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 19%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Yakutat County residents

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Yakutat County

1 ZIP code tracked in Yakutat County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 99689 Yakutat 81 B 14 $185K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Yakutat County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Yakutat County in Alaska covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Yakutat County?
Yakutat County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Yakutat County?
Yakutat County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Yakutat County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Yakutat County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $750 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Yakutat County?
The median home build year in Yakutat County is 1970. 62% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Yakutat County compare to Alaska?
Yakutat County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the Alaska state average of 75/100.

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