COUNTY REPORT CA

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

Del Norte County91/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How Del Norte County Compares

A
County Grade
91/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

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:

A
County Grade
91
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 95531 (91/100)
Lowest ZIP: 95531 (91/100)
$324K
Median Home Value
$1,450
Avg Remediation (45% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
49.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
34/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
14%
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: $1,170

Flood $600/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $288/yr

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

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 16%

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

$324K
Median Home Value
$1,450
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

Systems with the most violations in Del Norte County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Del Norte County?
Del Norte County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Del Norte County?
Del Norte County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Del Norte County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Del Norte County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,170 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Del Norte County?
The median home build year in Del Norte County is 1984. 49.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Del Norte County compare to California?
Del Norte County has an average Home Safety Score of 91/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the California state average of 76/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Del Norte County, CA: HSS 91/100; 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/del-norte/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Del Norte County, CA: HSS 91/100; 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/del-norte/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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