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Skamania County, Washington

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$434K
Median Home Value
$1,850
Avg Remediation (43% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Skamania County, Washington

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 11.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,177, driven primarily by flood

51% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
51%
Pre-1978 Housing
35/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
17%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $1,177

Flood $733/yr
Energy Code Gap $360/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

13,550 housing units in Skamania County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 36%

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 Skamania County

$434K
Median Home Value
$1,850
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Skamania County

8 community water systems serving Skamania County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Skamania County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Skamania County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Skamania County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 98605 Bingen 23 (1 health) $319K
2 98610 Carson 13 $391K
3 98639 North Bonneville $379K
4 98648 Stevenson 32 $477K
5 98651 Underwood 19 $571K
6 98671 Washougal 4 $532K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Skamania County

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Overview

Skamania County in Washington covers 6 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

5 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Skamania County?
Skamania County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Skamania County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Skamania County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,177 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Skamania County?
The median home build year in Skamania County is 1988. 51% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Skamania County, Washington Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/skamania/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Skamania County, Washington Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/skamania/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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