COUNTY REPORT CA

Glenn County, California

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 91/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Glenn County: A.

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

In recent assessments, Glenn County's 8 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Glenn County Compares

Glenn County91/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How Glenn County Compares

A
County Grade
91/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Glenn 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
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 95988 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 95963 (82/100)
$314K
Median Home Value
$1,629
Avg Remediation (52% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Glenn 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: 12.6 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 12.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,981, driven primarily by flood

67.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
67.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
44/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
75%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $1,981

Flood $800/yr
Energy Code Gap $506/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

11,397 housing units in Glenn County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 30%
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 Glenn County

$314K
Median Home Value
$1,629
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Glenn County

2 community water systems serving Glenn County.

Systems with the most violations in Glenn County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Glenn County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Glenn County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 95988 Willows 100 A 0 $299K
2 95963 Orland 82 B 1 $353K
3 95913 Artois
4 95920 Butte City $289K
5 95939 Elk Creek $263K
6 95943 Glenn $946K
7 95951 Hamilton City $314K
8 95970 Princeton $435K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Glenn County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Glenn County in California covers 8 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (91/100) across 2 scored records.

1 of 2 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 Glenn County?
Glenn County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Glenn County?
Glenn County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Glenn County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Glenn County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,981 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Glenn County?
The median home build year in Glenn County is 1972. 67.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Glenn County compare to California?
Glenn 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). Glenn County, CA: HSS 91/100; 1 Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/glenn/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-california-glenn,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Glenn County, CA: HSS 91/100; 1 Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/glenn/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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