Klickitat County, Washington
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Klickitat County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
The 14 water systems serving Klickitat County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Klickitat County Compares
How Klickitat County Compares
Klickitat 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 Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Klickitat County, Washington
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 11.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,151, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
59.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2022)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Klickitat County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $1,151
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,320 housing units in Klickitat County
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 Klickitat County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Klickitat 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 Klickitat County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Klickitat County
3 community water systems serving Klickitat County.
- B
Systems with the most violations in Klickitat County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
All ZIP Codes in Klickitat County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Klickitat County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98620 | Goldendale | 83 | B | 0 | $252K |
| 2 | 98602 | Appleton | — | — | 2 | $360K |
| 3 | 98613 | Centerville | — | — | 0 | $326K |
| 4 | 98617 | Dallesport | — | — | $363K | |
| 5 | 98619 | Glenwood | — | — | $271K | |
| 6 | 98623 | Husum | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 98628 | Klickitat | — | — | $185K | |
| 8 | 98635 | Lyle | — | — | $486K | |
| 9 | 98650 | Trout Lake | — | — | 2 | $670K |
| 10 | 98670 | Wahkiacus | — | — | $289K | |
| 11 | 98672 | White Salmon | — | — | 6 (1 health) | $623K |
| 12 | 98673 | Wishram | — | — | $161K | |
| 13 | 99322 | Bickleton | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 99356 | Roosevelt | — | — | $370K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Klickitat County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.4% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Klickitat County, Washington
Overview
Klickitat County in Washington covers 14 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 1 scored records.
3 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.