COUNTY REPORT ID

Canyon County, Idaho

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

ZipCheckup grade for Canyon County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

EPA monitoring reports for Canyon County cover 15 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story - compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.

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 Last verified:

B
County Grade
79
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 83605 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 83686 (68/100)
$364K
Median Home Value
$1,020
Avg Remediation (28% 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%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $798, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

43.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
1 (1 health)
2024
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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 10.8% (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
43.1%
Pre-1978 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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $798

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
$1,020
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Canyon 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 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 serving Canyon County

8 community water systems serving Canyon County.

Show all 8 water systems

19 total water systems serve Canyon County.

Systems with the most violations in Canyon County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

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 a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 15 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Canyon County?
Canyon County is served by 19 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 15 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Canyon County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Canyon County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $798 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Canyon County?
The median home build year in Canyon County is 1983. 43.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and 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 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/
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  title  = {{Canyon County, ID: HSS 79/100; 17 Health Violations}},
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Page version: August 2026.

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