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
How Yakutat County Compares
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
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
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: $750
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Yakutat County residents
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.