COUNTY REPORT ID

Canyon County, Idaho

15 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Canyon County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

15 ZIP codes, one county grade: Canyon County scores in ZipCheckup's upper tier.

How Canyon County Compares

Canyon County79/100
Idaho avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Canyon County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
19
Water Systems

Canyon County scores 7 points above the Idaho state average (72/100) and 6 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

B
County Grade
79
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 83605 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 83686 (68/100)
$364K
Median Home Value
$400
Avg Remediation (0.11% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Canyon 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: 12.1 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 11.2%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $678, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap

33% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
33%
Pre-1980 Housing
33/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $678

Energy Code Gap $311/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $257/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

83,224 housing units in Canyon County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 43%

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 Canyon County

$364K
Median Home Value
$400
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Canyon 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 Canyon County residents

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Canyon County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Canyon County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

19 water systems mapped to Canyon County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Canyon County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Canyon County

15 ZIP codes tracked in Canyon County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 83605 Caldwell 83 B 1 $301K
2 83644 Middleton 83 B 0 $392K
3 83651 Nampa 80 B 9 (1 health) $313K
4 83687 Nampa 80 B 9 $370K
5 83607 Caldwell 77 B 21 (2 health) $385K
6 83686 Nampa 68 C 30 (14 health) $382K
7 83606 Caldwell — — —
8 83626 Greenleaf — — 1 $313K
9 83630 Huston — — —
10 83641 Melba — — 0 $415K
11 83652 Nampa — — —
12 83653 Nampa — — —
13 83656 Notus — — $239K
14 83660 Parma — — 1 $364K
15 83676 Wilder — — $311K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Canyon County

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Overview

Canyon County in Idaho covers 15 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100) across 6 scored records.

7 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 17 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 Canyon County?
Canyon County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (15 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Canyon County?
We map 19 public water systems to 15 ZIP codes in our data for Canyon County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Canyon County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Canyon County is energy code gap. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $678 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Canyon County?
The median home build year in Canyon County is 1983. 33% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Canyon County compare to Idaho?
Canyon County has an average Home Safety Score of 79/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Idaho state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Canyon County, ID: HSS 79/100; 17 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/idaho/canyon/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-idaho-canyon,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Canyon County, ID: HSS 79/100; 17 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/idaho/canyon/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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