COUNTY REPORT WA

Clallam County, Washington

15 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Although county size varies, Clallam County's 15 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Clallam County Compares

Clallam County81/100
Washington avg78/100
National avg68/100

How Clallam County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
28
Water Systems

Clallam County scores 3 points above the Washington state average (78/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 98305 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 98386 (66/100)
$311K
Median Home Value
$1,450
Avg Remediation (47% 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: 13.3 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 11.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,243, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.385% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk

58% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
58%
Pre-1978 Housing
39%
Pipe Failure Probability
33%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $1,243

Sea Level Rise $533/yr
Flood $360/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

40,770 housing units in Clallam County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 30%
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

$311K
Median Home Value
$1,450
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
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 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.9% (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 Clallam County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Port Angeles Composite 9,879 13
2 City of Port Angeles 28,946 12
3 Dry Creek Water Association 3,030 12
4 Black Diamond Water District 452 12
5 Pleasant Tides Water Company Op 131 12

28 total water systems serve Clallam County.

All ZIP Codes in Clallam County

15 ZIP codes tracked in Clallam County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 98305 Beaver 99 A 1 $266K
2 98324 Carlsborg 98 A 2
3 98343 Joyce 98 A 2
4 98381 Sekiu 93 A 2 $204K
5 98363 Port Angeles 91 A 6 $339K
6 98331 Forks 90 A 1 $195K
7 98382 Sequim 88 A 5 $464K
8 98362 Port Angeles 86 A 6 $368K
9 98326 Clallam Bay 73 B 0 $284K
10 98339 Port Hadlock 73 B 0 $386K
11 98357 Neah Bay 66 C 0 $161K
12 98358 Nordland 66 C 0 $561K
13 98378 Retsil 66 C 0
14 98384 South Colby 66 C 0
15 98386 Southworth 66 C 0

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Overview

Clallam County in Washington covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

8 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Clallam County?
Clallam County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 15 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Clallam County?
Clallam County is served by 28 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 15 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 $1,243 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Clallam County?
The median home build year in Clallam County is 1984. 58% 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 water safety score of 81/100, which is above the Washington state average of 78/100.

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