COUNTY REPORT ID

Kootenai County, Idaho

13 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Kootenai County: C.

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

Kootenai County receives a C, the middle grade on the A-F scale, with 13 ZIP codes tracked.

How Kootenai County Compares

Kootenai County59/100
Idaho avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Kootenai County Compares

C
County Grade
59/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
22
Water Systems

Kootenai County scores 13 points below the Idaho state average (72/100) and 14 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

C
County Grade
59
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 83815 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 83858 (50/100)
$496K
Median Home Value
$533
Avg Remediation (0.11% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Kootenai 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 10.7%, diabetes 9.9%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $956, largest modeled factor: Flood

32% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1991
Median Build Year
32%
Pre-1980 Housing
32/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
8%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $956

Flood $500/yr
Energy Code Gap $344/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

75,970 housing units in Kootenai County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 38%

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 Kootenai County

$496K
Median Home Value
$533
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Kootenai 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 Kootenai County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Kootenai County ZIP codes

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

Show all 8 water systems

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

Systems with the most violations in Kootenai County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Kootenai County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Kootenai County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 83815 Coeur D Alene 67 C 1 $472K
2 83835 Hayden 64 C 5 (1 health) $502K
3 83854 Post Falls 61 C 12 (2 health) $434K
4 83814 Coeur D Alene 52 D 23 (3 health) $519K
5 83858 Rathdrum 50 D 32 (11 health) $453K
6 83801 Athol — — 24 (10 health) $496K
7 83803 Bayview — — 0 $661K
8 83816 Coeur D Alene — — —
9 83833 Harrison — — $530K
10 83842 Medimont — — $635K
11 83869 Spirit Lake — — 6 (1 health) $425K
12 83876 Worley — — $428K
13 83877 Post Falls — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Kootenai 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

Kootenai County in Idaho covers 13 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100) across 5 scored records.

7 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 14 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 Kootenai County?
Kootenai 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 Kootenai County?
We map 22 public water systems to 13 ZIP codes in our data for Kootenai County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Kootenai County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Kootenai County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $956 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Kootenai County?
The median home build year in Kootenai County is 1991. 32% 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 Kootenai County compare to Idaho?
Kootenai County has an average Home Safety Score of 59/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Idaho state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Kootenai County, ID: HSS 59/100; 14 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/idaho/kootenai/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Kootenai County, ID: HSS 59/100; 14 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/idaho/kootenai/}
}

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