COUNTY REPORT CA

Siskiyou County, California

21 ZIP codes · Avg score 94/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Siskiyou County: A.

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

Within Siskiyou County's 21 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.

How Siskiyou County Compares

Siskiyou County94/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How Siskiyou County Compares

A
County Grade
94/100
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Siskiyou County scores 18 points above the California state average (76/100) and 21 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
94
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 96097 (96/100)
Lowest ZIP: 96067 (92/100)
$260K
Median Home Value
$1,512
Avg Remediation (58% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Siskiyou 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: 14.5 (asthma 11%, diabetes 13.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,462, driven primarily by wildfire

71.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
71.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
76%
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: $2,462

Wildfire $1,200/yr
Energy Code Gap $514/yr
Flood $480/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

22,515 housing units in Siskiyou County

Pre-1940 16%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 14%

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 Siskiyou County

$260K
Median Home Value
$1,512
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Siskiyou County

8 community water systems serving Siskiyou County.

Show all 8 water systems

10 total water systems serve Siskiyou County.

Systems with the most violations in Siskiyou County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Siskiyou County

21 ZIP codes tracked in Siskiyou County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 96097 Yreka 96 A 2 (1 health) $256K
2 96067 Mount Shasta 92 A 4 (2 health) $378K
3 95568 Somes Bar $281K
4 96014 Callahan $139K
5 96023 Dorris $139K
6 96025 Dunsmuir 2 (1 health) $272K
7 96027 Etna $315K
8 96031 Forks Of Salmon $189K
9 96032 Fort Jones $293K
10 96034 Gazelle 2 $292K
11 96037 Greenview
12 96038 Grenada $329K
13 96039 Happy Camp $162K
14 96044 Hornbrook 2 (1 health) $211K
15 96050 Klamath River $238K
16 96057 Mccloud $318K
17 96058 Macdoel 3 (1 health) $143K
18 96064 Montague 4 (2 health) $247K
19 96085 Scott Bar
20 96086 Seiad Valley $260K
21 96094 Weed 6 (2 health) $299K

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Overview

Siskiyou County in California covers 21 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (94/100) across 2 scored records.

8 of 8 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 Siskiyou County?
Siskiyou County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 21 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Siskiyou County?
Siskiyou County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 21 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Siskiyou County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Siskiyou County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,462 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Siskiyou County?
The median home build year in Siskiyou County is 1974. 71.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Siskiyou County compare to California?
Siskiyou County has an average Home Safety Score of 94/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the California state average of 76/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Siskiyou County, CA: HSS 94/100; 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/siskiyou/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Siskiyou County, CA: HSS 94/100; 6 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/siskiyou/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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