COUNTY REPORT CA

Kings County, California

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Kings County: A.

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

Spanning 8 ZIP codes, Kings County posts strong drinking water compliance - most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.

How Kings County Compares

Kings County89/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How Kings County Compares

A
County Grade
89/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Kings County scores 13 points above the California state average (76/100) and 16 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
89
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 93246 (92/100)
Lowest ZIP: 93230 (86/100)
$267K
Median Home Value
$1,333
Avg Remediation (50% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Kings 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 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $559, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

47.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

↓ Improving trend

EPA violation counts by year across Kings County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
9 (9 health)
2022
11 (11 health)
2023
8 (8 health)
2024
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 34 total (34 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1989
Median Build Year
47.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
36/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
13%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $559

Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Flood $200/yr
Water Infrastructure $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

41,258 housing units in Kings County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 26%

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 Kings County

$267K
Median Home Value
$1,333
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Kings County

6 community water systems serving Kings County.

Systems with the most violations in Kings County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Kings County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Kings County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 93246 Lemoore 92 A 0
2 93245 Lemoore 89 A 18 (14 health) $324K
3 93204 Avenal 88 A 7 (6 health) $225K
4 93230 Hanford 86 A 8 (2 health) $322K
5 93202 Armona 1 $263K
6 93232 Hanford
7 93239 Kettleman City $134K
8 93266 Stratford $272K

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Overview

Kings County in California covers 8 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100) across 4 scored records.

4 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 22 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 Kings County?
Kings County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Kings County?
Kings County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Kings County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Kings County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $559 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Kings County?
The median home build year in Kings County is 1989. 47.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Kings County compare to California?
Kings County has an average Home Safety Score of 89/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the California state average of 76/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Kings County, CA: HSS 89/100; 22 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/kings/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Kings County, CA: HSS 89/100; 22 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/kings/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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