COUNTY REPORT WA

Grays Harbor County, Washington

20 ZIP codes · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A

ZipCheckup grade for Grays Harbor County: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

In Grays Harbor County, where this site follows 20 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.

How Grays Harbor County Compares

Grays Harbor County99/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Grays Harbor County Compares

A
County Grade
99/100
Avg Safety Score
20
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Grays Harbor County scores 13 points above the Washington state average (86/100) and 26 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

A
County Grade
99
Avg Safety Score
20
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 98541 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 98520 (97/100)
$259K
Median Home Value
$1,880
Avg Remediation (0.73% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Grays Harbor 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: 14.5 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 13.6%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,493, largest modeled factor: Sea Level

60% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
60%
Pre-1980 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
50%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,493

Sea Level Rise $1,200/yr
Flood $973/yr
Energy Code Gap $470/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

36,483 housing units in Grays Harbor County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 18%

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 Grays Harbor County

$259K
Median Home Value
$1,880
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Grays Harbor County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Grays Harbor County residents

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Grays Harbor County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Grays Harbor County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

16 water systems mapped to Grays Harbor County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Grays Harbor County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Grays Harbor County

20 ZIP codes tracked in Grays Harbor County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 98541 Elma 99 A 4 $338K
2 98550 Hoquiam 99 A 3 $212K
3 98569 Ocean Shores 99 A 2 $374K
4 98595 Westport 99 A 6 (4 health) $255K
5 98563 Montesano 98 A 7 $315K
6 98520 Aberdeen 97 A 13 (4 health) $237K
7 98526 Amanda Park — — $66K
8 98535 Copalis Beach — — 1 $262K
9 98536 Copalis Crossing — — 2 —
10 98537 Cosmopolis — — 8 $301K
11 98552 Humptulips — — —
12 98557 Mccleary — — 1 $351K
13 98559 Malone — — —
14 98562 Moclips — — 1 —
15 98566 Neilton — — $128K
16 98568 Oakville — — 0 $410K
17 98571 Pacific Beach — — 2 —
18 98575 Quinault — — $255K
19 98583 Satsop — — —
20 98587 Taholah — — $108K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Grays Harbor County

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Overview

Grays Harbor County in Washington covers 20 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (99/100) across 6 scored records.

12 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 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 Grays Harbor County?
Grays Harbor County receives an average Home Safety grade of A from its scored ZIP records (20 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Grays Harbor County?
We map 16 public water systems to 20 ZIP codes in our data for Grays Harbor County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Grays Harbor County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Grays Harbor County is sea level. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $2,493 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Grays Harbor County?
The median home build year in Grays Harbor County is 1973. 60% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Grays Harbor County compare to Washington?
Grays Harbor County has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Washington state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Grays Harbor County, WA: HSS 99/100; Lead Above EPA Action Level. https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/grays-harbor/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-washington-grays-harbor,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Grays Harbor County, WA: HSS 99/100; Lead Above EPA Action Level}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/grays-harbor/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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