COUNTY REPORT NV

Douglas County, Nevada

Name: Home Safety Data for Douglas County, Nevada
Creator: ZipCheckup
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9 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Douglas County: C.

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

Douglas County receives a C, the middle grade on the A-F scale, with 9 ZIP codes tracked.

How Douglas County Compares

Douglas County61/100

Nevada avg84/100

National avg73/100

How Douglas County Compares

County Grade

61/100

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

Douglas County scores 23 points below the Nevada state average (84/100) and 12 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

County Grade

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Minden

Best ZIP: 89423 (67/100)

Stateline

Lowest ZIP: 89449 (50/100)

$647K

Median Home Value

$514

Avg Remediation (0.08% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Douglas County, Nevada

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: 13.4 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 12.2%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,304, largest modeled factor: Wildfire

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)

Diabetes 12.2% (national: 10.5%)

Obesity 27.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1991

Median Build Year

32%

Pre-1980 Housing

35/100

Infrastructure Stress Indicator

22%

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: $2,304

Wildfire $1,200/yr

Flood $886/yr

Energy Code Gap $310/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

25,320 housing units in Douglas County

Pre-1940 1%

1940–1959 3%

1960–1979 28%

1980–1999 40%

2000+ 28%

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 Douglas County

$647K

Median Home Value

$514

Est. Remediation Cost

0.1%

of Home Value

Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Douglas 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 Douglas County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)

Diabetes 12.2% (US avg: 11%)

Obesity 27.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Douglas County ZIP codes

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

Gardnerville Ranchos Gid
Serves ~11,300 people 4 violations

C
Douglas County Carson Valley System
Serves ~6,488 people

C
Indian Hills Gid
Serves ~5,962 people

C
Gardnerville Water Company
Serves ~5,800 people 1 violation

C
Kingsbury Gid
Serves ~3,839 people 32 violations

D
Town of Minden
Serves ~3,500 people 103 violations

C

Show all 8 water systems

Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company
Serves ~1,545 people 19 violations

C
Cave Rock Skyland
Serves ~1,267 people

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

Systems with the most violations in Douglas County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

Town of Minden
Serves ~3,500 people 103 violations

C
Kingsbury Gid
Serves ~3,839 people 32 violations

D
Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company
Serves ~1,545 people 19 violations

C
Elk Point Country Club
Serves ~325 people 13 violations

D
Round Hill Gid
Serves ~1,200 people 12 violations

D

All ZIP Codes in Douglas County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Douglas County.

#	ZIP Code	City	Safety Score	Grade	Violations	Home Value
1	89423	Minden	67	C	103	$647K
2	89705	Carson City	67	C	0	$456K
3	89460	Gardnerville	64	C	4	$486K
4	89410	Gardnerville	57	C	24 (1 health)	$588K
5	89449	Stateline	50	D	60 (4 health)	$791K
6	89411	Genoa	—	—		$1067K
7	89413	Glenbrook	—	—	37 (1 health)	$2000K
8	89444	Wellington	—	—	19 (1 health)	$445K
9	89448	Zephyr Cove	—	—	62 (5 health)	$1337K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Douglas County

Up to five guides, picked by rule.

Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Douglas County, Nevada

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant trends, and enforcement actions across the county

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Lead Risk

Lead exposure scores, housing age analysis, and LCR testing trends

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Home Affordability

Remediation costs vs. home values, equity trap analysis by ZIP

$514 avg remediation

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history and recorded rated-zone context across the county, plus FEMA property-map guidance

Overview

Douglas County in Nevada covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100) across 5 scored records.

7 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Douglas County?

Douglas 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 Douglas County?

We map 13 public water systems to 9 ZIP codes in our data for Douglas County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.

What is the biggest environmental risk in Douglas County?

In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Douglas County is wildfire. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $2,304 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.

How old are homes in Douglas County?

The median home build year in Douglas 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 Douglas County compare to Nevada?

Douglas County has an average Home Safety Score of 61/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Nevada state average of 84/100.

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