COUNTY REPORT ID

Bonner County, Idaho

16 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Bonner County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Water safety in Bonner County is uneven - some of its 16 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.

How Bonner County Compares

Bonner County65/100
Idaho avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Bonner County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Bonner County scores 7 points below the Idaho state average (72/100) 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
16
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 83840 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 83864 (63/100)
$428K
Median Home Value
$1,988
Avg Remediation (46% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Bonner County, Idaho

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: 13.5 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 11.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $916, driven primarily by flood

42.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
5 (5 health)
2024
6 (6 health)
2025
9 (9 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 20 total (20 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1996
Median Build Year
42.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
35/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
27%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $916

Flood $378/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

25,229 housing units in Bonner County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 32%

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 Bonner County

$428K
Median Home Value
$1,988
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Bonner County

8 community water systems serving Bonner County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve Bonner County.

Systems with the most violations in Bonner County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Bonner County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Bonner County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 83840 Kootenai 66 C 1 (1 health) $287K
2 83852 Ponderay 66 C 1 (1 health) $381K
3 83864 Sandpoint 63 C 11 (2 health) $474K
4 83804 Blanchard 1 $282K
5 83809 Careywood
6 83811 Clark Fork $235K
7 83813 Cocolalla $560K
8 83821 Coolin $574K
9 83822 Oldtown 2 $374K
10 83825 Dover 3 (2 health) $594K
11 83836 Hope 6 $534K
12 83841 Laclede 3 (1 health) $337K
13 83848 Nordman $812K
14 83856 Priest River 2 $374K
15 83860 Sagle 0 $508K
16 83865 Colburn

Recommended Buyer Guides for Bonner County

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Overview

Bonner County in Idaho covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100) across 3 scored records.

9 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 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 Bonner County?
Bonner 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 Bonner County?
Bonner County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bonner County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bonner County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $916 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bonner County?
The median home build year in Bonner County is 1996. 42.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Bonner County compare to Idaho?
Bonner County has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Idaho state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Bonner County, ID: HSS 65/100; 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/idaho/bonner/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Bonner County, ID: HSS 65/100; 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/idaho/bonner/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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