COUNTY REPORT NV

Humboldt County, Nevada

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

In recent assessments, Humboldt County's 8 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Humboldt County Compares

Humboldt County70/100
Nevada avg81/100
National avg68/100

How Humboldt County Compares

B
County Grade
70/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Humboldt County scores 11 points below the Nevada state average (81/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
70
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 89414 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 89426 (53/100)
$188K
Median Home Value
$588
Avg Remediation (31% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Humboldt 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 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 11.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $778, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.304% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk

54.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
4 (4 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2021 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 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1980
Median Build Year
54.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
13%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $778

Energy Code Gap $315/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $88/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

8,247 housing units in Humboldt County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 43%
2000+ 23%

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 Humboldt County

$188K
Median Home Value
$588
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Humboldt 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 Humboldt County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.2% (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 Humboldt County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Winnemucca 8,518 12
2 Gold Country Estates 1,695 12
3 Star City Properties 285 12
4 Valley View Rv Park 250 12
5 Mcdermitt Water System 200 12

8 total water systems serve Humboldt County.

All ZIP Codes in Humboldt County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Humboldt County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 89414 Golconda 83 B 0
2 89425 Orovada 83 B 0 $301K
3 89438 Valmy 82 B 3 (1 health)
4 89446 Winnemucca 77 B 6
5 89445 Winnemucca 72 B 6 $258K
6 89404 Denio 53 D 0
7 89421 Mc Dermitt 53 D 0 $80K
8 89426 Paradise Valley 53 D 0 $117K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Humboldt County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Humboldt County in Nevada covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).

3 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

← Back to Nevada water quality report

Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Humboldt County?
Humboldt County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Humboldt County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Humboldt County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $778 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Humboldt County?
The median home build year in Humboldt County is 1980. 54.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Humboldt County compare to Nevada?
Humboldt County has an average water safety score of 70/100, which is below the Nevada state average of 81/100.

Get safety alerts for Humboldt, Nevada

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool — no phone call required.