COUNTY REPORT WA

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

Garfield County82/100
Washington avg78/100
National avg68/100

How Garfield County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 99347
$221K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Avg Remediation (72% of home value)

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

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1956
Median Build Year
78%
Pre-1978 Housing
42%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $1,440

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $400/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Pre-1940 36%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 11%
2000+ 13%

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

$221K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Garfield County?
Garfield County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Garfield County?
Garfield County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Garfield County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Garfield County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,440 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Garfield County?
The median home build year in Garfield County is 1956. 78% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Garfield County compare to Washington?
Garfield County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the Washington state average of 78/100.

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