COUNTY REPORT WA

Skagit County, Washington

16 ZIP codes · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Skagit County: A.

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

Water utilities serving Skagit County's 16 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record - the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.

How Skagit County Compares

Skagit County99/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Skagit County Compares

A
County Grade
99/100
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
20
Water Systems

Skagit County scores 13 points above the Washington state average (86/100) and 26 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
99
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 98101 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 98257 (97/100)
$466K
Median Home Value
$1,369
Avg Remediation (29% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Skagit 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: 12.4 (asthma 11%, diabetes 10.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,478, driven primarily by flood

59.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
59.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
31%
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: $2,478

Flood $1,363/yr
Energy Code Gap $439/yr
Sea Level Rise $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

93,787 housing units in Skagit County

Pre-1940 17%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 27%

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 Skagit County

$466K
Median Home Value
$1,369
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Skagit County

8 community water systems serving Skagit County.

Show all 8 water systems

20 total water systems serve Skagit County.

Systems with the most violations in Skagit County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Skagit County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Skagit County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 98101 Seattle 100 A 0 $741K
2 98225 Bellingham 100 A 1 $589K
3 98221 Anacortes 99 A 2 $660K
4 98284 Sedro Woolley 99 A 3 $428K
5 98233 Burlington 98 A 6 $466K
6 98273 Mount Vernon 98 A 5 $448K
7 98257 La Conner 97 A 6 $481K
8 98232 Bow 7 (1 health) $714K
9 98235 Clearlake 2 $503K
10 98237 Concrete 2 $341K
11 98238 Conway
12 98255 Hamilton $206K
13 98263 Lyman $386K
14 98267 Marblemount $299K
15 98274 Mount Vernon 2 $492K
16 98283 Rockport $309K

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Overview

Skagit County in Washington covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (99/100) across 7 scored records.

10 of 11 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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Skagit County?
Skagit County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 16 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Skagit County?
Skagit County is served by 20 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Skagit County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Skagit County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,478 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Skagit County?
The median home build year in Skagit County is 1984. 59.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Skagit County compare to Washington?
Skagit County has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Washington state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Skagit County, WA: HSS 99/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/skagit/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-washington-skagit,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Skagit County, WA: HSS 99/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/skagit/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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