COUNTY REPORT CA

Solano County, California

16 ZIP codes · Avg score 93/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Solano County: A.

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

Unlike many counties its size, Solano County keeps violation rates low - all 16 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.

How Solano County Compares

Solano County93/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How Solano County Compares

A
County Grade
93/100
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Solano County scores 17 points above the California state average (76/100) and 20 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
93
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 94571 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 95688 (83/100)
$593K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (30% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Solano 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: 11.7 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,279, driven primarily by flood

57.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
13 (13 health)
2024
24 (24 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 24 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 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
57.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
25%
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: $2,279

Flood $1,262/yr
Energy Code Gap $408/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

154,885 housing units in Solano County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 17%

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 Solano County

$593K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Solano County

8 community water systems serving Solano County.

Show all 8 water systems

16 total water systems serve Solano County.

Systems with the most violations in Solano County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Solano County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Solano County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 94571 Rio Vista 100 A 0 $480K
2 94589 Vallejo 100 A 0 $479K
3 94590 Vallejo 100 A 0 $511K
4 94510 Benicia 96 A 2 (1 health) $779K
5 94535 Travis Afb 96 A 2 (1 health)
6 94591 Vallejo 96 A 2 (1 health) $602K
7 94534 Fairfield 95 A 3 (1 health) $701K
8 94533 Fairfield 85 A 14 (12 health) $497K
9 94585 Suisun City 85 A 14 (12 health) $551K
10 95687 Vacaville 83 B 0 $584K
11 95688 Vacaville 83 B 0 $657K
12 94512 Birds Landing 0
13 94592 Vallejo 0 $681K
14 95625 Elmira 0
15 95690 Walnut Grove 0 $711K
16 95696 Vacaville

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Overview

Solano County in California covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (93/100) across 11 scored records.

6 of 15 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 12 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 Solano County?
Solano County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 16 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Solano County?
Solano County is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Solano County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Solano County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,279 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Solano County?
The median home build year in Solano County is 1984. 57.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Solano County compare to California?
Solano County has an average Home Safety Score of 93/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the California state average of 76/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Solano County, CA: HSS 93/100; 12 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/solano/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Solano County, CA: HSS 93/100; 12 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/solano/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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