COUNTY REPORT CA

Sacramento County, California

131 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Sacramento County: A.

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

In recent assessments, Sacramento County's 131 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Sacramento County Compares

Sacramento County85/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How Sacramento County Compares

A
County Grade
85/100
Avg Safety Score
131
ZIP Codes
35
Water Systems

Sacramento County scores 9 points above the California state average (76/100) and 12 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
85
Avg Safety Score
131
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 95610 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 95864 (75/100)
$501K
Median Home Value
$1,300
Avg Remediation (26% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sacramento 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: 11.3 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 11.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,592, driven primarily by flood

Violation History (2021–2024)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
37 (37 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 37 violations. Past 5 years: 42 total (42 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 29.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

28/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
12%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

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: $1,592

Flood $1,479/yr
Energy Code Gap $428/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Sacramento County

$501K
Median Home Value
$1,300
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 29.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Sacramento County

8 community water systems serving Sacramento County.

Show all 8 water systems

35 total water systems serve Sacramento County.

Systems with the most violations in Sacramento County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Sacramento County

131 ZIP codes tracked in Sacramento County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 95610 Citrus Heights 100 A 0 $467K
2 95621 Citrus Heights 100 A 0 $402K
3 95626 Elverta 100 A 0 $468K
4 95630 Folsom 100 A 0 $702K
5 95662 Orangevale 100 A 0 $500K
6 95837 Sacramento 100 A 0 $1274K
7 95842 Sacramento 100 A 0 $368K
8 95843 Antelope 100 A 0 $468K
9 95628 Fair Oaks 99 A 2 $615K
10 95683 Sloughhouse 96 A 3 (1 health) $666K
11 95742 Rancho Cordova 92 A 4 (2 health) $616K
12 95652 Mcclellan 83 B 0
13 95660 North Highlands 83 B 0 $331K
14 95670 Rancho Cordova 83 B 0 $463K
15 95673 Rio Linda 83 B 0 $438K
16 95811 Sacramento 83 B 0 $708K
17 95814 Sacramento 83 B 0 $621K
18 95816 Sacramento 83 B 0 $790K
19 95817 Sacramento 83 B 0 $501K
20 95818 Sacramento 83 B 0 $769K
21 95819 Sacramento 83 B 0 $716K
22 95820 Sacramento 83 B 0 $394K
23 95821 Sacramento 83 B 2 $471K
24 95822 Sacramento 83 B 0 $438K
25 95831 Sacramento 83 B 0 $620K
26 95832 Sacramento 83 B 0 $364K
27 95833 Sacramento 83 B 0 $440K
28 95834 Sacramento 83 B 0 $518K
29 95835 Sacramento 83 B 0 $588K
30 95838 Sacramento 83 B 0 $369K
31 95841 Sacramento 83 B 0 $414K
32 95624 Elk Grove 79 B 2 (1 health) $604K
33 95671 Represa 79 B 2 (1 health)
34 95758 Elk Grove 79 B 2 (1 health) $559K
35 95823 Sacramento 79 B 2 (1 health) $372K
36 95826 Sacramento 78 B 3 (1 health) $441K
37 95827 Sacramento 78 B 3 (1 health) $420K
38 95828 Sacramento 78 B 3 (1 health) $377K
39 95829 Sacramento 78 B 3 (1 health) $590K
40 95830 Sacramento 78 B 3 (1 health) $926K
41 95608 Carmichael 75 B 6 (2 health) $566K
42 95655 Mather 75 B 4 (2 health) $574K
43 95757 Elk Grove 75 B 4 (2 health) $648K
44 95815 Sacramento 75 B 4 (2 health) $298K
45 95824 Sacramento 75 B 4 (2 health) $322K
46 95825 Sacramento 75 B 4 (2 health) $434K
47 95864 Sacramento 75 B 6 (2 health) $770K
48 94203 Sacramento
49 94204 Sacramento
50 94205 Sacramento
51 94206 Sacramento
52 94207 Sacramento
53 94208 Sacramento
54 94209 Sacramento
55 94211 Sacramento
56 94229 Sacramento
57 94230 Sacramento
58 94232 Sacramento
59 94234 Sacramento
60 94235 Sacramento
61 94236 Sacramento
62 94237 Sacramento
63 94239 Sacramento
64 94240 Sacramento
65 94244 Sacramento
66 94245 Sacramento
67 94246 Sacramento
68 94247 Sacramento
69 94248 Sacramento
70 94249 Sacramento
71 94250 Sacramento
72 94252 Sacramento
73 94254 Sacramento
74 94256 Sacramento
75 94257 Sacramento
76 94258 Sacramento
77 94259 Sacramento
78 94261 Sacramento
79 94262 Sacramento
80 94263 Sacramento
81 94267 Sacramento
82 94268 Sacramento
83 94269 Sacramento
84 94271 Sacramento
85 94273 Sacramento
86 94274 Sacramento
87 94277 Sacramento
88 94278 Sacramento
89 94279 Sacramento
90 94280 Sacramento
91 94282 Sacramento
92 94283 Sacramento
93 94284 Sacramento
94 94285 Sacramento
95 94286 Sacramento
96 94287 Sacramento
97 94288 Sacramento
98 94289 Sacramento
99 94290 Sacramento
100 94291 Sacramento
101 94293 Sacramento
102 94294 Sacramento
103 94295 Sacramento
104 94296 Sacramento
105 94297 Sacramento
106 94298 Sacramento
107 94299 Sacramento
108 95609 Carmichael
109 95611 Citrus Heights
110 95615 Courtland $651K
111 95638 Herald $641K
112 95639 Hood
113 95641 Isleton $293K
114 95680 Ryde
115 95693 Wilton $876K
116 95741 Rancho Cordova
117 95759 Elk Grove
118 95763 Folsom
119 95812 Sacramento
120 95813 Sacramento
121 95836 Sacramento
122 95840 Sacramento
123 95851 Sacramento
124 95852 Sacramento
125 95853 Sacramento
126 95860 Sacramento
127 95865 Sacramento
128 95866 Sacramento
129 95867 Sacramento
130 95887 Sacramento
131 95894 Sacramento

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Overview

Sacramento County in California covers 131 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100) across 47 scored records.

20 of 47 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 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 Sacramento County?
Sacramento County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 131 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sacramento County?
Sacramento County is served by 35 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 131 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sacramento County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sacramento County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,592 per homeowner.
How does Sacramento County compare to California?
Sacramento County has an average Home Safety Score of 85/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the California state average of 76/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sacramento County, CA: HSS 85/100; 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/sacramento/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sacramento County, CA: HSS 85/100; 6 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/sacramento/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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