COUNTY REPORT WA

Asotin County, Washington

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Asotin County: B.

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

Asotin County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 3 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.

How Asotin County Compares

Asotin County83/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Asotin County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Asotin County scores 3 points below the Washington state average (86/100) and 10 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
83
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 99403 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 99403 (83/100)
$296K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (61% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 12.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,250, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

58.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
58.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
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: $1,250

Energy Code Gap $450/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,124 housing units in Asotin County

Pre-1940 13%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 16%

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 Asotin County

$296K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (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 Asotin County

1 community water system serving Asotin County.

All ZIP Codes in Asotin County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Asotin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 99403 Clarkston 83 B 0 $284K
2 99401 Anatone 0 $322K
3 99402 Asotin 0 $296K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Asotin County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Asotin County in Washington covers 3 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 1 scored records.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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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 Asotin County?
Asotin County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Asotin County?
Asotin County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Asotin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Asotin County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,250 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Asotin County?
The median home build year in Asotin County is 1974. 58.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Asotin County compare to Washington?
Asotin County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Washington state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Asotin County, WA Home Safety: 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/asotin/
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  title  = {{Asotin County, WA Home Safety: 83/100}},
  year   = {2026},
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}

Page version: August 2026.

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