Pacific County, Washington
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Pacific County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
In current tracking cycles, Pacific County - spanning 15 ZIP codes - records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How Pacific County Compares
How Pacific County Compares
Pacific 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pacific County, Washington
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 14.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,710, driven primarily by flood
60.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Pacific County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 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: $1,710
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,999 housing units in Pacific 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 Pacific County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pacific 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 Pacific County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Pacific County
8 community water systems serving Pacific County.
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10 total water systems serve Pacific County.
Systems with the most violations in Pacific County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Pacific County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Pacific County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 98577 | Raymond | 100 | A | 1 | $231K |
| 2 | 98586 | South Bend | 100 | A | 0 | $232K |
| 3 | 98631 | Long Beach | 100 | A | 0 | $338K |
| 4 | 98644 | Seaview | 100 | A | 0 | $247K |
| 5 | 98640 | Ocean Park | 99 | A | 2 (2 health) | $298K |
| 6 | 98527 | Bay Center | — | — | $434K | |
| 7 | 98547 | Grayland | — | — | 6 (4 health) | $193K |
| 8 | 98554 | Lebam | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 98561 | Menlo | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 98590 | Tokeland | — | — | $556K | |
| 11 | 98614 | Chinook | — | — | 0 | $310K |
| 12 | 98624 | Ilwaco | — | — | 0 | $332K |
| 13 | 98637 | Nahcotta | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 98638 | Naselle | — | — | 0 | $324K |
| 15 | 98641 | Oysterville | — | — | 2 (2 health) | $363K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pacific County
Eight risk categories drive the selection - PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback - and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 5 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pacific County, Washington
Overview
Pacific County in Washington covers 15 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 5 scored records.
4 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations 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.