Tulare County, California
43 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Tulare County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Monitoring figures for Tulare County indicate average water quality overall - some ZIP codes among the 43 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Tulare County Compares
How Tulare County Compares
Tulare County scores 11 points below the California state average (76/100) and 8 points below 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Tulare County, California
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.2 (asthma 10%, diabetes 13.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,301, driven primarily by wildfire
57.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Tulare County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 43 violations. Past 5 years: 82 total (82 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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $2,301
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
160,553 housing units in Tulare 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 Tulare County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Tulare 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 Tulare County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Tulare County
8 community water systems serving Tulare County.
- D
- C
- D
- C
- B
- C
Show all 8 water systems
- B
- B
26 total water systems serve Tulare County.
Systems with the most violations in Tulare County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
- B
All ZIP Codes in Tulare County
43 ZIP codes tracked in Tulare County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93212 | Corcoran | 75 | B | 0 | $221K |
| 2 | 93270 | Terra Bella | 75 | B | 1 | $292K |
| 3 | 93286 | Woodlake | 75 | B | 0 | $288K |
| 4 | 93219 | Earlimart | 71 | B | 2 (1 health) | $266K |
| 5 | 93223 | Farmersville | 71 | B | 2 (1 health) | $238K |
| 6 | 93235 | Ivanhoe | 71 | B | 2 (1 health) | $234K |
| 7 | 93615 | Cutler | 71 | B | 6 (5 health) | $218K |
| 8 | 93631 | Kingsburg | 71 | B | 3 (1 health) | $380K |
| 9 | 93647 | Orosi | 71 | B | 6 (5 health) | $233K |
| 10 | 93618 | Dinuba | 63 | C | 6 (3 health) | $273K |
| 11 | 93274 | Tulare | 58 | C | 13 (13 health) | $301K |
| 12 | 93277 | Visalia | 58 | C | 0 | $321K |
| 13 | 93291 | Visalia | 58 | C | 0 | $382K |
| 14 | 93247 | Lindsay | 56 | C | 39 (39 health) | $272K |
| 15 | 93257 | Porterville | 54 | D | 41 (38 health) | $276K |
| 16 | 93292 | Visalia | 46 | D | 10 (7 health) | $331K |
| 17 | 93201 | Alpaugh | — | — | $93K | |
| 18 | 93207 | California Hot Springs | — | — | $259K | |
| 19 | 93208 | Camp Nelson | — | — | $306K | |
| 20 | 93218 | Ducor | — | — | 1 | $174K |
| 21 | 93221 | Exeter | — | — | 5 (2 health) | $324K |
| 22 | 93227 | Goshen | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 93237 | Kaweah | — | — | $406K | |
| 24 | 93244 | Lemon Cove | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 93256 | Pixley | — | — | $240K | |
| 26 | 93258 | Porterville | — | — | 2 (1 health) | $188K |
| 27 | 93260 | Posey | — | — | $361K | |
| 28 | 93261 | Richgrove | — | — | $201K | |
| 29 | 93262 | Sequoia National Park | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 93265 | Springville | — | — | $441K | |
| 31 | 93267 | Strathmore | — | — | 5 (2 health) | $246K |
| 32 | 93271 | Three Rivers | — | — | $458K | |
| 33 | 93272 | Tipton | — | — | $258K | |
| 34 | 93275 | Tulare | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 93278 | Visalia | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 93279 | Visalia | — | — | — | |
| 37 | 93282 | Waukena | — | — | — | |
| 38 | 93290 | Visalia | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 93603 | Badger | — | — | $330K | |
| 40 | 93633 | Kings Canyon National Pk | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 93666 | Sultana | — | — | $333K | |
| 42 | 93670 | Yettem | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 93673 | Traver | — | — | $179K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Tulare County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Tulare County, California
Overview
Tulare County in California covers 43 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100) across 16 scored records.
16 of 20 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 91 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.