COUNTY REPORT CA

Stanislaus County, California

29 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Stanislaus County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Across Stanislaus County's 29 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance - violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.

How Stanislaus County Compares

Stanislaus County83/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How Stanislaus County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
29
ZIP Codes
26
Water Systems

Stanislaus County scores 7 points above the California state average (76/100) and 10 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:

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
29
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 95316 (92/100)
Lowest ZIP: 95351 (67/100)
$426K
Median Home Value
$1,960
Avg Remediation (46% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Stanislaus 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: 12.3 (asthma 10%, diabetes 11.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,256, driven primarily by sea_level

56.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
8 (8 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
27 (27 health)
2025
17 (17 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 27 violations. Past 5 years: 59 total (59 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% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
56.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
27%
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: $2,256

Sea Level Rise $938/yr
Flood $509/yr
Energy Code Gap $378/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

185,594 housing units in Stanislaus County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 20%

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 Stanislaus County

$426K
Median Home Value
$1,960
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Stanislaus County

8 community water systems serving Stanislaus County.

Show all 8 water systems

26 total water systems serve Stanislaus County.

Systems with the most violations in Stanislaus County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Stanislaus County

29 ZIP codes tracked in Stanislaus County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 95316 Denair 92 A 0 $454K
2 95328 Keyes 92 A 0 $435K
3 95363 Patterson 92 A 0 $448K
4 95368 Salida 92 A 0 $449K
5 95382 Turlock 92 A 0 $483K
6 95386 Waterford 92 A 0 $391K
7 95367 Riverbank 91 A 1 (1 health) $445K
8 95380 Turlock 90 A 15 (14 health) $410K
9 95360 Newman 87 A 4 (2 health) $386K
10 95361 Oakdale 87 A 3 (2 health) $480K
11 95326 Hughson 84 B 23 (21 health) $499K
12 95350 Modesto 75 B 0 $397K
13 95354 Modesto 75 B 0 $360K
14 95355 Modesto 75 B 0 $448K
15 95358 Modesto 75 B 0 $401K
16 95356 Modesto 74 B 1 (1 health) $496K
17 95357 Modesto 74 B 1 (1 health) $418K
18 95307 Ceres 71 B 2 (1 health) $402K
19 95351 Modesto 67 C 4 (2 health) $316K
20 95313 Crows Landing $596K
21 95319 Empire 0 $329K
22 95323 Hickman $523K
23 95329 La Grange 4 (1 health) $387K
24 95352 Modesto
25 95353 Modesto
26 95381 Turlock
27 95385 Vernalis 0
28 95387 Westley 0 $349K
29 95397 Modesto

Recommended Buyer Guides for Stanislaus County

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

Overview

Stanislaus County in California covers 29 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 19 scored records.

10 of 23 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 41 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 Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 29 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County is served by 26 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 29 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Stanislaus County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Stanislaus County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,256 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Stanislaus County?
The median home build year in Stanislaus County is 1984. 56.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Stanislaus County compare to California?
Stanislaus County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the California state average of 76/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Stanislaus County, CA: HSS 83/100; 41 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/stanislaus/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-california-stanislaus,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Stanislaus County, CA: HSS 83/100; 41 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/stanislaus/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

Get safety alerts for Stanislaus, 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.