COUNTY REPORT ID

Canyon County, Idaho

16 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

EPA monitoring reports for Canyon County cover 16 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 County72/100
Idaho avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Canyon County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
29
Water Systems

Canyon County scores 6 points above the Idaho state average (66/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 83676 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 83648 (53/100)
$364K
Median Home Value
$1,013
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 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 11.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $669, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.307% avg pipe failure probability

39.8% 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
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 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 11.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
39.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $669

Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $219/yr
Flood $113/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

84,087 housing units in Canyon County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 44%

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
$1,013
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 11.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Canyon County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Caldwell 74,000 36
2 NAMPA CITY OF 100,200 36
3 El Rancho Heights 300 32
4 Woodview Acres Property Owners 245 28
5 Caldwell Housing Authority 1,100 24

29 total water systems serve Canyon County.

All ZIP Codes in Canyon County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Canyon County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 83676 Wilder 83 B 0 $311K
2 83626 Greenleaf 81 B 1 $313K
3 83641 Melba 80 B 4 $415K
4 83651 Nampa 77 B 4 $313K
5 83652 Nampa 77 B 4
6 83653 Nampa 77 B 4
7 83686 Nampa 77 B 4 $382K
8 83687 Nampa 77 B 4 $370K
9 83656 Notus 75 B 4 $239K
10 83644 Middleton 74 B 6 (1 health) $392K
11 83660 Parma 69 C 8 $364K
12 83605 Caldwell 65 C 8 $301K
13 83607 Caldwell 65 C 8 $385K
14 83606 Caldwell 62 C 8
15 83630 Huston 53 D 0
16 83648 Mountain Home A F B 53 D 0

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 16 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).

13 of 16 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Canyon County?
Canyon County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 16 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Canyon County?
Canyon County is served by 29 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Canyon County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Canyon County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $669 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Canyon County?
The median home build year in Canyon County is 1987. 39.8% 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 water safety score of 72/100, which is above the Idaho state average of 66/100.

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