Sutter County, California
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 7 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
How Sutter County Compares
Sutter County scores 12 points above the California state average (73/100) and 17 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.9 (asthma 10%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,731, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability
63.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,731
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
33,575 housing units in Sutter County
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Sutter County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CITY OF YUBA CITY | 70,256 | 3 |
| 2 | Wildewood East Mutual | 350 | 3 |
| 3 | Yuba Apartment Homes | 40 | 3 |
| 4 | Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park | 25 | 3 |
| 5 | TIERRA BUENA MHP #1 | 50 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve Sutter County.
All ZIP Codes in Sutter County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Sutter County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95982 | Sutter | 95 | A | 0 | $376K |
| 2 | 95992 | Yuba City | 93 | A | 1 | — |
| 3 | 95953 | Live Oak | 90 | A | 0 | $336K |
| 4 | 95993 | Yuba City | 88 | A | 1 | $442K |
| 5 | 95991 | Yuba City | 83 | B | 1 | $366K |
| 6 | 95645 | Knights Landing | 73 | B | 0 | $387K |
| 7 | 95676 | Robbins | 73 | B | 0 | — |
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Sutter County, California
Overview
Sutter County in California covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100).
3 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.