Garfield County, Washington
1 ZIP code · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Garfield County's 1 ZIP code maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Garfield County Compares
How Garfield County Compares
Garfield County scores 4 points above the Washington state average (78/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 11%, diabetes 11.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,440, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.42% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
78% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,440
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,293 housing units in Garfield County
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 Garfield County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Garfield 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 Garfield County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Garfield County
1 ZIP code tracked in Garfield County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99347 | Pomeroy | 82 | B | 2 | $221K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Garfield 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 78% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Garfield County in Washington covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.