Ada County, Idaho
39 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Ada County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
High on the scale: Ada County (39 ZIP codes).
How Ada County Compares
How Ada County Compares
Ada County scores 5 points above the Idaho state average (72/100) and 4 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Ada County, Idaho
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 10.9 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 9%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $623, largest modeled factor: Flood
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $623
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Ada County
Modeled remediation costs in Ada County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Ada County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Ada County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Ada County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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19 water systems mapped to Ada County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Ada County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Ada County
39 ZIP codes tracked in Ada County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83616 | Eagle | 83 | B | 3 | $720K |
| 2 | 83634 | Kuna | 83 | B | 2 | $415K |
| 3 | 83669 | Star | 83 | B | 1 | $536K |
| 4 | 83703 | Boise | 83 | B | 2 | $477K |
| 5 | 83705 | Boise | 83 | B | 0 | $379K |
| 6 | 83712 | Boise | 83 | B | 0 | $758K |
| 7 | 83725 | Boise | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 8 | 83702 | Boise | 82 | B | 2 | $708K |
| 9 | 83706 | Boise | 80 | B | 125 (3 health) | $489K |
| 10 | 83713 | Boise | 80 | B | 6 (4 health) | $422K |
| 11 | 83709 | Boise | 78 | B | 12 (4 health) | $441K |
| 12 | 83642 | Meridian | 67 | C | 1 | $492K |
| 13 | 83646 | Meridian | 67 | C | 0 | $488K |
| 14 | 83648 | Mountain Home A F B | 67 | C | 111 (1 health) | — |
| 15 | 83704 | Boise | 63 | C | 125 (3 health) | $354K |
| 16 | 83714 | Garden City | 62 | C | 127 (3 health) | $468K |
| 17 | 83680 | Meridian | — | — | — | |
| 18 | 83701 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 83707 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 20 | 83708 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 21 | 83711 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 83715 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 83717 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 83719 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 83720 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 83721 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 83722 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 83724 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 83726 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 83727 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 83728 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 83729 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 83730 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 83731 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 83732 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 83735 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 37 | 83756 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 38 | 83757 | Boise | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 83799 | Boise | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ada County
The mix of guides changes from county to county.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected 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 Ada County, Idaho
Overview
Ada County in Idaho covers 39 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100) across 16 scored records.
12 of 16 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 8 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.