COUNTY REPORT CA

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

Tulare County65/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

How Tulare County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
43
ZIP Codes
26
Water Systems

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:

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
43
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 93212 (75/100)
Lowest ZIP: 93292 (46/100)
$273K
Median Home Value
$1,678
Avg Remediation (62% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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 trend

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

2021
4 (4 health)
2022
7 (7 health)
2023
16 (16 health)
2024
43 (43 health)
2025
12 (12 health)

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

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1981
Median Build Year
57.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
40%
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: $2,301

Wildfire $1,200/yr
Flood $760/yr
Energy Code Gap $400/yr

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

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 25%

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

$273K
Median Home Value
$1,678
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

Show all 8 water systems

26 total water systems serve Tulare County.

Systems with the most violations in Tulare County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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

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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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Tulare County?
Tulare County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Tulare County?
Tulare County is served by 26 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 43 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Tulare County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Tulare County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,301 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Tulare County?
The median home build year in Tulare County is 1981. 57.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Tulare County compare to California?
Tulare County has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the California state average of 76/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Tulare County, CA: HSS 65/100; 91 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/tulare/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Tulare County, CA: HSS 65/100; 91 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/california/tulare/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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