COUNTY REPORT WA

Grant County, Washington

16 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Although county size varies, Grant County's 16 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Grant County Compares

Grant County74/100
Washington avg78/100
National avg68/100

How Grant County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
34
Water Systems

Grant County scores 4 points below the Washington state average (78/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 98851 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 99135 (53/100)
$244K
Median Home Value
$775
Avg Remediation (32% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Grant 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: 12.6 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 11.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $915, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.354% avg pipe failure probability, 19% of ZIPs at high risk

60.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
1 (1 health)
2024
1 (1 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 1 violation. 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 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
60.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
19%
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: $915

Energy Code Gap $428/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $125/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

38,490 housing units in Grant County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 27%

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 Grant County

$244K
Median Home Value
$775
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.7% (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 Grant County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Moses Lake 32,428 40
2 Soap Lake Water Department 2,399 25
3 Cascade Valley Water District 379 16
4 Stratford Road Estates 312 16
5 Hillcrest Water Users Assn 300 16

34 total water systems serve Grant County.

All ZIP Codes in Grant County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Grant County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 98851 Soap Lake 83 B 1 $241K
2 99123 Electric City 83 B 1 $248K
3 99133 Grand Coulee 83 B 0 $221K
4 99321 Beverly 83 B 0
5 99357 Royal City 83 B 1 $307K
6 99349 Mattawa 82 B 12 (1 health) $409K
7 98824 George 81 B 4 $180K
8 99115 Coulee City 79 B 5 $208K
9 98832 Marlin 78 B 5 (1 health) $259K
10 98857 Warden 78 B 4 $194K
11 98848 Quincy 75 B 11 $309K
12 98837 Moses Lake 72 B 16 $290K
13 98823 Ephrata 70 B 13 $256K
14 98853 Stratford 53 D 0
15 98860 Wilson Creek 53 D 0 $184K
16 99135 Hartline 53 D 0 $198K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Grant County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Grant County in Washington covers 16 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).

11 of 16 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Grant County?
Grant County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 16 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Grant County?
Grant County is served by 34 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Grant County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Grant County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $915 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Grant County?
The median home build year in Grant County is 1977. 60.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Grant County compare to Washington?
Grant County has an average water safety score of 74/100, which is below the Washington state average of 78/100.

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