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Modoc County, California

11 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 11 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 11 tracked ZIP records scored
11
ZIP Codes
$206K
Median Home Value
$300
Avg Remediation (15% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Modoc County, California

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 14.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,284, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

72.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
72.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
48/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
82%
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: $1,284

Energy Code Gap $515/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $250/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,317 housing units in Modoc County

Pre-1940 16%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 9%

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 Modoc County

$206K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Modoc County

2 community water systems serving Modoc County.

Systems with the most violations in Modoc County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Modoc County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Modoc County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 96006 Adin $281K
2 96015 Canby
3 96054 Lookout $144K
4 96101 Alturas 2 (1 health) $192K
5 96104 Cedarville $248K
6 96108 Davis Creek
7 96110 Eagleville $218K
8 96112 Fort Bidwell $194K
9 96115 Lake City $289K
10 96116 Likely
11 96134 Tulelake 3 (1 health) $163K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Modoc County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Modoc County in California covers 11 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

2 of 2 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

How many water systems serve Modoc County?
Modoc County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Modoc County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Modoc County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,284 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Modoc County?
The median home build year in Modoc County is 1976. 72.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Modoc County, California Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/modoc/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-california-modoc,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Modoc County, California Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/modoc/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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