COUNTY REPORT CA

San Benito County, California

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for San Benito County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

San Benito County earns a C, tracked across 5 ZIP codes.

How San Benito County Compares

San Benito County60/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How San Benito County Compares

C
County Grade
60/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

San Benito County scores 16 points below the California state average (76/100) and 13 points below the national average (73/100).

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

C
County Grade
60
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 95023 (60/100)
Lowest ZIP: 95023 (60/100)
$845K
Median Home Value
$550
Avg Remediation (0.07% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: San Benito 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: 10.9 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 11.3%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,730, largest modeled factor: Flood

37% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
37%
Pre-1980 Housing
40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
40%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,730

Flood $950/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $338/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

19,776 housing units in San Benito County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 40%
2000+ 22%

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 San Benito County

$845K
Median Home Value
$550
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in San Benito County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 San Benito County residents

Asthma 9.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (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 mapped to San Benito County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to San Benito County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in San Benito County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in San Benito County

5 ZIP codes tracked in San Benito County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 95023 Hollister 60 C 8 (2 health) $741K
2 95024 Hollister — — —
3 95043 Paicines — — $1096K
4 95045 San Juan Bautista — — 5 (2 health) $836K
5 95075 Tres Pinos — — $854K

Recommended Buyer Guides for San Benito County

Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.

Overview

San Benito County in California covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100) across 1 scored records.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 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 San Benito County?
San Benito County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve San Benito County?
We map 8 public water systems to 5 ZIP codes in our data for San Benito County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in San Benito County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in San Benito County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,730 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in San Benito County?
The median home build year in San Benito County is 1984. 37% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does San Benito County compare to California?
San Benito County has an average Home Safety Score of 60/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the California state average of 76/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). San Benito County, CA: HSS 60/100; 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/san-benito/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{San Benito County, CA: HSS 60/100; 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/san-benito/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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