Yuba County, California
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 13 ZIP codes, Yuba County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.
How Yuba County Compares
How Yuba County Compares
Yuba County scores 6 points below the California state average (73/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Yuba 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 10.3%, diabetes 11.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,334, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.292% avg pipe failure probability, 8% of ZIPs at high risk
47% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Yuba County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,334
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
30,023 housing units in Yuba 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 Yuba County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Yuba 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 Yuba 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 Yuba County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Yuba Water District | 2,772 | 9 |
| 2 | Linda County Water District | 21,654 | 4 |
| 3 | Olivehurst Public U.d. | 16,595 | 4 |
| 4 | Camptonville Community Serv District | 180 | 4 |
| 5 | Rebel Ridge Village | 60 | 4 |
14 total water systems serve Yuba County.
All ZIP Codes in Yuba County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Yuba County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95692 | Wheatland | 83 | B | 0 | $445K |
| 2 | 95919 | Brownsville | 83 | B | 0 | $346K |
| 3 | 95922 | Camptonville | 80 | B | 4 | $270K |
| 4 | 95962 | Oregon House | 78 | B | 2 (1 health) | $372K |
| 5 | 95903 | Beale Afb | 71 | B | 2 | $393K |
| 6 | 95901 | Marysville | 67 | C | 3 (1 health) | $351K |
| 7 | 95961 | Olivehurst | 65 | C | 1 | $401K |
| 8 | 95674 | Rio Oso | 63 | C | 0 | $593K |
| 9 | 95918 | Browns Valley | 63 | C | 0 | $573K |
| 10 | 95935 | Dobbins | 58 | C | 0 | $404K |
| 11 | 95681 | Sheridan | 53 | D | 0 | $463K |
| 12 | 95925 | Challenge | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 13 | 95972 | Rackerby | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Yuba County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Yuba County, California
Overview
Yuba County in California covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
5 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.