COUNTY REPORT WA

Grant County, Washington

16 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Grant County: B.

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

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 County71/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Grant County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
15
Water Systems

Grant County scores 15 points below the Washington state average (86/100) and 2 points below 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
71
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 98857 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 98837 (50/100)
$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: $1,043, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

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

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

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

Peak year: 2024 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 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
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
31%
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: $1,043

Energy Code Gap $428/yr
Flood $333/yr
Wildfire $300/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 serving Grant County

8 community water systems serving Grant County.

Show all 8 water systems

15 total water systems serve Grant County.

Systems with the most violations in Grant County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Grant County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Grant County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 98857 Warden 83 B 0 $194K
2 99349 Mattawa 82 B 2 (1 health) $409K
3 98848 Quincy 67 C 132 (2 health) $309K
4 98837 Moses Lake 50 D 57 $290K
5 98823 Ephrata 48 $256K
6 98824 George $180K
7 98832 Marlin $259K
8 98851 Soap Lake 1 $241K
9 98853 Stratford
10 98860 Wilson Creek $184K
11 99115 Coulee City $208K
12 99123 Electric City $248K
13 99133 Grand Coulee $221K
14 99135 Hartline $198K
15 99321 Beverly
16 99357 Royal City $307K

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 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100) across 4 scored records.

5 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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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 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 15 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 $1,043 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 Home Safety Score of 71/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Washington state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Grant County, WA: HSS 71/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/grant/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Grant County, WA: HSS 71/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/grant/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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