COUNTY REPORT WA

Clallam County, Washington

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 94/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Clallam County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Although county size varies, Clallam County's 11 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Clallam County Compares

Clallam County94/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Clallam County Compares

A
County Grade
94/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Clallam County scores 8 points above the Washington state average (86/100) and 21 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:

A
County Grade
94
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 98331 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 98382 (83/100)
$266K
Median Home Value
$1,567
Avg Remediation (59% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Clallam County, Washington

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: 13.7 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,828, driven primarily by sea_level

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
58.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
34/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
18%
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: $1,828

Sea Level Rise $818/yr
Flood $800/yr
Energy Code Gap $390/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

38,651 housing units in Clallam County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 22%

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 Clallam County

$266K
Median Home Value
$1,567
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Clallam County

8 community water systems serving Clallam County.

Show all 8 water systems

14 total water systems serve Clallam County.

Systems with the most violations in Clallam County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Clallam County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Clallam County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 98331 Forks 99 A 3 $195K
2 98363 Port Angeles 97 A 9 $339K
3 98362 Port Angeles 96 A 13 (1 health) $368K
4 98382 Sequim 83 B 107 (1 health) $464K
5 98305 Beaver 2 $266K
6 98324 Carlsborg
7 98326 Clallam Bay $284K
8 98343 Joyce
9 98350 La Push $58K
10 98357 Neah Bay $161K
11 98381 Sekiu $204K

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Overview

Clallam County in Washington covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (94/100) across 4 scored records.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 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 Clallam County?
Clallam County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 11 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Clallam County?
Clallam County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Clallam County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Clallam County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,828 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Clallam County?
The median home build year in Clallam County is 1983. 58.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Clallam County compare to Washington?
Clallam County has an average Home Safety Score of 94/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Washington state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Clallam County, WA: HSS 94/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/clallam/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-washington-clallam,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Clallam County, WA: HSS 94/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/clallam/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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