COUNTY REPORT WA

Jefferson County, Washington

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Jefferson County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Recent water monitoring in Jefferson County shows 7 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Jefferson County Compares

Jefferson County100/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Jefferson County Compares

A
County Grade
100/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Jefferson County scores 14 points above the Washington state average (86/100) and 27 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 Last verified:

A
County Grade
100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 98339 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 98368 (99/100)
$468K
Median Home Value
$1,143
Avg Remediation (24% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Jefferson 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: 13.8 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 13.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,287, driven primarily by flood

46.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 28.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
46.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
34/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
29%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $1,287

Flood $520/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $309/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

18,491 housing units in Jefferson County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 26%

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 Jefferson County

$468K
Median Home Value
$1,143
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 28.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Jefferson County

6 community water systems serving Jefferson County.

Systems with the most violations in Jefferson County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Jefferson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 98339 Port Hadlock 100 A 1 $386K
2 98358 Nordland 100 A 1 $561K
3 98325 Chimacum 99 A 2 $468K
4 98368 Port Townsend 99 A 3 $512K
5 98320 Brinnon $266K
6 98365 Port Ludlow 1 $604K
7 98376 Quilcene 0 $376K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Jefferson County

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Overview

Jefferson County in Washington covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 4 scored records.

5 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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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 Jefferson County?
Jefferson County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Jefferson County?
Jefferson County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jefferson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Jefferson County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,287 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Jefferson County?
The median home build year in Jefferson County is 1987. 46.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Jefferson County compare to Washington?
Jefferson County has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Washington state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Jefferson County, WA: HSS 100/100; 3 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/jefferson/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-washington-jefferson,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Jefferson County, WA: HSS 100/100; 3 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/jefferson/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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