COUNTY REPORT CA

Glenn County, California

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

In recent assessments, Glenn County's 12 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Glenn County Compares

Glenn County81/100
California avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Glenn County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Glenn County scores 8 points above the California state average (73/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 95939 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 95988 (60/100)
$329K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Avg Remediation (46% 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: 12.5 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 12.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,715, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.345% avg pipe failure probability, 18% of ZIPs at high risk

64.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
64.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
18%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,715

Flood $550/yr
Wildfire $450/yr
Energy Code Gap $428/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

13,362 housing units in Glenn County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 17%

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

$329K
Median Home Value
$1,500
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 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Glenn County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Butte City Community S.d. 75 1
2 City of Orland 8,298 1
3 Placer Cwa - Foothill 89,544 0
4 SEGURA'S RV PARK LLC 27 0
5 Artois Community S.d. 254 0

10 total water systems serve Glenn County.

All ZIP Codes in Glenn County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Glenn County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 95939 Elk Creek 99 A 0 $263K
2 95913 Artois 95 A 0
3 95970 Princeton 95 A 0 $435K
4 95951 Hamilton City 90 A 0 $314K
5 95920 Butte City 89 A 1 $289K
6 95963 Orland 88 A 1 $353K
7 95663 Penryn 73 B 0 $963K
8 95943 Glenn 73 B 0 $946K
9 95979 Stonyford 73 B 0 $247K
10 96070 Obrien 66 C 0
11 96008 Bella Vista 65 C 0 $343K
12 95988 Willows 60 C 0 $299K

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 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

2 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Glenn County?
Glenn County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Glenn County?
Glenn County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 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 $1,715 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Glenn County?
The median home build year in Glenn County is 1972. 64.5% 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 water safety score of 81/100, which is above the California state average of 73/100.

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