COUNTY REPORT WA

Kittitas County, Washington

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Kittitas County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

High on the scale: Kittitas County (11 ZIP codes).

How Kittitas County Compares

Kittitas County83/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Kittitas County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Kittitas County scores 3 points below the Washington state average (86/100) and 10 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

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 98068 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 98926 (83/100)
$464K
Median Home Value

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Kittitas 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: 11.9 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 9.7%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $4,515, largest modeled factor: Sea Level

40% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
40%
Pre-1980 Housing
34/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
20%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $4,515

Sea Level Rise $2,440/yr
Wildfire $1,118/yr
Flood $756/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

24,189 housing units in Kittitas County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 33%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Kittitas County residents

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Kittitas County ZIP codes

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

Show all 8 water systems

10 water systems mapped to Kittitas County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Kittitas County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Kittitas County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Kittitas County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 98068 Snoqualmie Pass 83 B 0 $761K
2 98926 Ellensburg 83 B 4 $426K
3 98622 Heisson — — —
4 98922 Cle Elum — — 6 $625K
5 98925 Easton — — $783K
6 98934 Kittitas — — $283K
7 98940 Ronald — — 6 $491K
8 98941 Roslyn — — 6 $464K
9 98943 South Cle Elum — — 0 $375K
10 98946 Thorp — — $446K
11 98950 Vantage — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Kittitas County

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Overview

Kittitas County in Washington covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 2 scored records.

4 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 Kittitas County?
Kittitas County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (11 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Kittitas County?
We map 10 public water systems to 11 ZIP codes in our data for Kittitas County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Kittitas County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Kittitas County is sea level. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $4,515 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Kittitas County?
The median home build year in Kittitas County is 1975. 40% 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 Kittitas County compare to Washington?
Kittitas County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Washington state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Kittitas County, WA: HSS 83/100; 10 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/kittitas/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-washington-kittitas,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Kittitas County, WA: HSS 83/100; 10 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/kittitas/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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