COUNTY REPORT WA

Franklin County, Washington

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Franklin County: B.

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

Compared to state averages, Franklin County scores well - its 6 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.

How Franklin County Compares

Franklin County79/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Franklin County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Franklin County scores 7 points below the Washington state average (86/100) and 6 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
79
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 99301 (79/100)
Lowest ZIP: 99301 (79/100)
$263K
Median Home Value
$950
Avg Remediation (36% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Franklin 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: 11.3 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 10.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $935, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

61.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
1 (1 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
61.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
36/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
17%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $935

Energy Code Gap $432/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

29,581 housing units in Franklin County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 44%

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 Franklin County

$263K
Median Home Value
$950
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Franklin County

5 community water systems serving Franklin County.

Systems with the most violations in Franklin County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Franklin County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Franklin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 99301 Pasco 79 B 54 $353K
2 99302 Pasco
3 99326 Connell $263K
4 99330 Eltopia $292K
5 99335 Kahlotus $184K
6 99343 Mesa $245K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Franklin County

Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.

Overview

Franklin County in Washington covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100) across 1 scored records.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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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 Franklin County?
Franklin County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Franklin County?
Franklin County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Franklin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Franklin County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $935 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Franklin County?
The median home build year in Franklin County is 1976. 61.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Franklin County compare to Washington?
Franklin County has an average Home Safety Score of 79/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Washington state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Franklin County, WA: HSS 79/100; 54 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/franklin/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Franklin County, WA: HSS 79/100; 54 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/franklin/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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