COUNTY REPORT CA

Sutter County, California

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Sutter County: A.

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

Covering 10 ZIP codes, Sutter County earns a high grade for tap water - most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.

How Sutter County Compares

Sutter County100/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How Sutter County Compares

A
County Grade
100/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Sutter County scores 24 points above the California state average (76/100) and 27 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
100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 95953 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 95993 (100/100)
$409K
Median Home Value
$1,670
Avg Remediation (41% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sutter 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 12.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,954, driven primarily by flood

68.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
4 (4 health)
2024
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based).

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 12.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 29.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
68.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
43/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
60%
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: $1,954

Flood $720/yr
Energy Code Gap $510/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

34,275 housing units in Sutter County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 29%
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 Sutter County

$409K
Median Home Value
$1,670
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 29.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Sutter County

5 community water systems serving Sutter County.

Systems with the most violations in Sutter County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Sutter County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Sutter County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 95953 Live Oak 100 A 0 $336K
2 95991 Yuba City 100 A 0 $366K
3 95993 Yuba City 100 A 0 $442K
4 95659 Nicolaus $500K
5 95668 Pleasant Grove 0 $618K
6 95674 Rio Oso $593K
7 95676 Robbins
8 95957 Meridian 2 $296K
9 95982 Sutter $376K
10 95992 Yuba City

Recommended Buyer Guides for Sutter 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

Sutter County in California covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 3 scored records.

1 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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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 Sutter County?
Sutter County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 10 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sutter County?
Sutter County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sutter County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sutter County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,954 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sutter County?
The median home build year in Sutter County is 1974. 68.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sutter County compare to California?
Sutter County has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the California state average of 76/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sutter County, CA: HSS 100/100; 2 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/sutter/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sutter County, CA: HSS 100/100; 2 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/sutter/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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