COUNTY REPORT CA

Colusa County, California

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Colusa County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Within Colusa County's 5 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.

How Colusa County Compares

Colusa County99/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How Colusa County Compares

A
County Grade
99/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Colusa County scores 23 points above the California state average (76/100) and 26 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
County Grade
99
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 95932 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 95987 (99/100)
$367K
Median Home Value
$1,380
Avg Remediation (38% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Colusa County, California

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: 12.5 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 13.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,248, driven primarily by flood

59.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
59.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
40%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,248

Flood $1,120/yr
Energy Code Gap $378/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,693 housing units in Colusa County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 24%

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 Colusa County

$367K
Median Home Value
$1,380
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Colusa 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 Colusa County residents

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Colusa County

2 community water systems serving Colusa County.

Systems with the most violations in Colusa County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Colusa County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Colusa County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 95932 Colusa 99 A 2 $367K
2 95987 Williams 99 A 2 $372K
3 95912 Arbuckle 2 $425K
4 95955 Maxwell 2 $289K
5 95979 Stonyford $247K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Colusa County

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

Overview

Colusa County in California covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (99/100) across 2 scored records.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Colusa County?
Colusa County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Colusa County?
Colusa County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Colusa County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Colusa County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,248 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Colusa County?
The median home build year in Colusa County is 1984. 59.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Colusa County compare to California?
Colusa County has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the California state average of 76/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Colusa County, CA: HSS 99/100; 2 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/colusa/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-california-colusa,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Colusa County, CA: HSS 99/100; 2 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/colusa/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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