Del Norte County, California
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 91/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Del Norte County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
EPA monitoring reports for Del Norte County cover 7 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story - compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.
How Del Norte County Compares
How Del Norte County Compares
Del Norte County scores 15 points above the California state average (76/100) and 18 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Del Norte County, California
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,170, driven primarily by flood
49.6% 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
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: $1,170
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,103 housing units in Del Norte 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 Del Norte County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Del Norte 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 Del Norte County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Del Norte County
5 community water systems serving Del Norte County.
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Systems with the most violations in Del Norte County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Del Norte County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Del Norte County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95531 | Crescent City | 91 | A | 7 (2 health) | $324K |
| 2 | 93596 | Boron | — | — | — | |
| 3 | 95532 | Crescent City | — | — | — | |
| 4 | 95538 | Fort Dick | — | — | 0 | $286K |
| 5 | 95543 | Gasquet | — | — | 1 | $365K |
| 6 | 95548 | Klamath | — | — | $224K | |
| 7 | 95567 | Smith River | — | — | 1 | $327K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Del Norte 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 Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Del Norte County, California
Overview
Del Norte County in California covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (91/100) across 1 scored records.
3 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.