COUNTY REPORT CA

Trinity County, California

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

ZipCheckup grade for Trinity County: B.

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

Recent water monitoring in Trinity County shows 12 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Trinity County Compares

Trinity County83/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How Trinity County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Trinity 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
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 96093 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 96093 (83/100)
$354K
Median Home Value
$1,767
Avg Remediation (50% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Trinity 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: 16.2 (asthma 11%, diabetes 15.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,032, driven primarily by sea_level

68.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
68.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
43/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
50%
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: $5,032

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Wildfire $1,125/yr
Energy Code Gap $428/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,982 housing units in Trinity County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 16%

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 Trinity County

$354K
Median Home Value
$1,767
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Trinity County

1 community water system serving Trinity County.

Systems with the most violations in Trinity County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Trinity County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Trinity County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 96093 Weaverville 83 B 1 (1 health) $336K
2 95527 Burnt Ranch $426K
3 95552 Mad River $197K
4 95563 Salyer $581K
5 95595 Zenia $366K
6 96010 Big Bar
7 96024 Douglas City $370K
8 96041 Hayfork $273K
9 96046 Hyampom
10 96048 Junction City $401K
11 96052 Lewiston 1 (1 health) $321K
12 96091 Trinity Center 1 (1 health) $341K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Trinity County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Trinity County in California covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 1 scored records.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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 Trinity County?
Trinity County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Trinity County?
Trinity County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Trinity County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Trinity County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,032 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Trinity County?
The median home build year in Trinity County is 1976. 68.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Trinity County compare to California?
Trinity 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). Trinity County, CA: HSS 83/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/trinity/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-california-trinity,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Trinity County, CA: HSS 83/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/trinity/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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