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
How Glenn County Compares
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:
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.
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
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: $1,981
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
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
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
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.
- B
- A
Systems with the most violations in Glenn County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- B
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.5% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Glenn County, California
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
- 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.