COUNTY REPORT CA

Shasta County, California

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

ZipCheckup grade for Shasta County: A.

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

Within Shasta County, all 31 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety - violations are infrequent and typically minor.

How Shasta County Compares

Shasta County89/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How Shasta County Compares

A
County Grade
89/100
Avg Safety Score
31
ZIP Codes
12
Water Systems

Shasta 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
31
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 96008 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 96003 (75/100)
$345K
Median Home Value
$1,453
Avg Remediation (42% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Shasta 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: 13 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 11.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,332, driven primarily by sea_level

61.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 29.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
61.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
38/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
32%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $3,332

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Wildfire $1,200/yr
Flood $629/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

77,010 housing units in Shasta County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 18%

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 Shasta County

$345K
Median Home Value
$1,453
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 29.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Shasta County

8 community water systems serving Shasta County.

Show all 8 water systems

12 total water systems serve Shasta County.

Systems with the most violations in Shasta County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Shasta County

31 ZIP codes tracked in Shasta County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 96008 Bella Vista 100 A 0 $343K
2 96019 Shasta Lake 100 A 0 $272K
3 96047 Igo 100 A 1 $365K
4 96073 Palo Cedro 100 A 0 $540K
5 96007 Anderson 89 A 9 (3 health) $285K
6 96087 Shasta 83 B 1 $359K
7 96001 Redding 79 B 4 (1 health) $386K
8 96002 Redding 79 B 2 (1 health) $348K
9 96003 Redding 75 B 4 (2 health) $371K
10 96011 Big Bend
11 96013 Burney $228K
12 96016 Cassel $243K
13 96017 Castella
14 96028 Fall River Mills $399K
15 96033 French Gulch 1
16 96040 Hat Creek
17 96049 Redding
18 96051 Lakehead $312K
19 96056 Mcarthur $411K
20 96062 Millville $441K
21 96065 Montgomery Creek $316K
22 96069 Oak Run 0 $343K
23 96070 Obrien
24 96071 Old Station
25 96076 Platina 1
26 96079 Shasta Lake
27 96084 Round Mountain $277K
28 96088 Shingletown $286K
29 96089 Shasta Lake
30 96096 Whitmore 0 $375K
31 96099 Redding

Recommended Buyer Guides for Shasta 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.

Overview

Shasta County in California covers 31 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100) across 9 scored records.

8 of 13 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.

← Back to California Home Safety Profile

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Shasta County?
Shasta County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 31 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Shasta County?
Shasta County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 31 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Shasta County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Shasta County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,332 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Shasta County?
The median home build year in Shasta County is 1977. 61.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Shasta County compare to California?
Shasta 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). Shasta County, CA: HSS 89/100; 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/shasta/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-california-shasta,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Shasta County, CA: HSS 89/100; 6 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/shasta/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

Get safety alerts for Shasta, California

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool - no phone call required.