COUNTY REPORT WA

Lewis County, Washington

23 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Lewis County: A.

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

In current tracking cycles, Lewis County - spanning 23 ZIP codes - records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.

How Lewis County Compares

Lewis County88/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Lewis County Compares

A
County Grade
88/100
Avg Safety Score
23
ZIP Codes
12
Water Systems

Lewis County scores 2 points above the Washington state average (86/100) and 15 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
88
Avg Safety Score
23
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 98532 (96/100)
Lowest ZIP: 98531 (80/100)
$352K
Median Home Value
$1,979
Avg Remediation (56% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Lewis 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: 13.9 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,237, driven primarily by sea_level

63.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
63.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
41/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
45%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $3,237

Sea Level Rise $1,643/yr
Flood $856/yr
Energy Code Gap $495/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

36,824 housing units in Lewis County

Pre-1940 17%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 20%

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 Lewis County

$352K
Median Home Value
$1,979
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Lewis County

8 community water systems serving Lewis County.

Show all 8 water systems

12 total water systems serve Lewis County.

Systems with the most violations in Lewis County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Lewis County

23 ZIP codes tracked in Lewis County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 98532 Chehalis 96 A 25 $382K
2 98531 Centralia 80 B 10 $286K
3 98304 Ashford 2 $241K
4 98336 Glenoma $245K
5 98355 Mineral $413K
6 98356 Morton $281K
7 98361 Packwood $266K
8 98377 Randle $425K
9 98522 Adna
10 98533 Cinebar $352K
11 98538 Curtis 0 $398K
12 98539 Doty
13 98542 Ethel $416K
14 98544 Galvin 1
15 98564 Mossyrock $214K
16 98565 Napavine $276K
17 98570 Onalaska 2 $352K
18 98572 Pe Ell 0 $218K
19 98582 Salkum
20 98585 Silver Creek $376K
21 98591 Toledo 1 $405K
22 98593 Vader 0 $338K
23 98596 Winlock 17 $365K

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Overview

Lewis County in Washington covers 23 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100) across 2 scored records.

7 of 10 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 Lewis County?
Lewis County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 23 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Lewis County?
Lewis County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 23 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lewis County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lewis County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,237 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lewis County?
The median home build year in Lewis County is 1973. 63.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Lewis County compare to Washington?
Lewis County has an average Home Safety Score of 88/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Washington state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Lewis County, WA: HSS 88/100; 45 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/lewis/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-washington-lewis,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lewis County, WA: HSS 88/100; 45 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/lewis/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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