COUNTY REPORT ID

Boundary County, Idaho

5 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored
5
ZIP Codes
$345K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Avg Remediation (43% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Boundary County, Idaho

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 12.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $580, driven primarily by wildfire

41% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2023
4 (4 health)
2024
5 (5 health)
2025
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 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 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
41%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
25%
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: $580

Wildfire $240/yr
Energy Code Gap $225/yr
Flood $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,390 housing units in Boundary County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 30%

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 Boundary County

$345K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Boundary County

1 community water system serving Boundary County.

All ZIP Codes in Boundary County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Boundary County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 83805 Bonners Ferry 0 $345K
2 83826 Eastport
3 83845 Moyie Springs 0 $358K
4 83847 Naples $258K
5 83853 Porthill

Recommended Buyer Guides for Boundary County

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Overview

Boundary County in Idaho covers 5 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Boundary County?
Boundary County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Boundary County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Boundary County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $580 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Boundary County?
The median home build year in Boundary County is 1988. 41% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Boundary County, Idaho Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/idaho/boundary/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-idaho-boundary,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Boundary County, Idaho Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/idaho/boundary/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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