COUNTY REPORT WA

Spokane County, Washington

51 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Spanning 51 ZIP codes, Spokane County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.

How Spokane County Compares

Spokane County64/100
Washington avg78/100
National avg68/100

How Spokane County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
51
ZIP Codes
39
Water Systems

Spokane County scores 14 points below the Washington state average (78/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
51
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 99005 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 99110 (40/100)
$369K
Median Home Value
$2,284
Avg Remediation (62% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Spokane 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: 12.1 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 10.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $790, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.301% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk

54.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
54.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
14%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $790

Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $268/yr
Flood $118/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

226,238 housing units in Spokane County

Pre-1940 14%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 23%

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 Spokane County

$369K
Median Home Value
$2,284
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Spokane County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Wilbur Town of 1,040 15
2 Hangman Hills Water District 15 827 15
3 Pioneer Water Company 443 15
4 Seven Bays Estates Unlimited 431 15
5 Vel View Water District 13 77 15

39 total water systems serve Spokane County.

All ZIP Codes in Spokane County

51 ZIP codes tracked in Spokane County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 99005 Colbert 70 B 0 $488K
2 99019 Liberty Lake 70 B 0 $558K
3 99022 Medical Lake 70 B 1 $346K
4 99025 Newman Lake 70 B 0 $458K
5 99030 Rockford 70 B 1 $284K
6 99201 Spokane 70 B 0 $260K
7 99202 Spokane 70 B 0 $269K
8 99203 Spokane 70 B 0 $449K
9 99204 Spokane 70 B 0 $356K
10 99206 Spokane 70 B 0 $362K
11 99207 Spokane 70 B 0 $247K
12 99208 Spokane 70 B 0 $414K
13 99210 Spokane 70 B 0
14 99212 Spokane 70 B 0 $314K
15 99217 Spokane 70 B 0 $329K
16 99218 Spokane 70 B 0 $405K
17 99223 Spokane 70 B 0 $457K
18 99224 Spokane 70 B 0 $440K
19 99003 Chattaroy 69 C 7 (1 health) $411K
20 99031 Spangle 67 C 4 $330K
21 99006 Deer Park 66 C 1 $367K
22 99014 Four Lakes 66 C 1
23 99016 Greenacres 66 C 5 $450K
24 99205 Spokane 66 C 0 $286K
25 99209 Spokane 66 C 0
26 99211 Spokane 66 C 0
27 99213 Spokane 66 C 0
28 99214 Spokane 66 C 0
29 99215 Spokane 66 C 0
30 99216 Spokane 66 C 0 $337K
31 99219 Spokane 66 C 0
32 99220 Spokane 66 C 0
33 99228 Spokane 66 C 0
34 99251 Spokane 66 C 0
35 99252 Spokane 66 C 0
36 99256 Spokane 66 C 0
37 99258 Spokane 66 C 0
38 99260 Spokane 66 C 0
39 99299 Spokane 66 C 0
40 99039 Waverly 64 C 4 $192K
41 99021 Mead 62 C 5 $418K
42 99004 Cheney 61 C 4 $369K
43 99020 Marshall 54 D 15
44 99026 Nine Mile Falls 53 D 0 $477K
45 99027 Otis Orchards 53 D 0 $368K
46 99036 Valleyford 53 D 0 $581K
47 99037 Veradale 53 D 0 $447K
48 99001 Airway Heights 40 D 0 $281K
49 99011 Fairchild Air Force Base 40 D 0
50 99023 Mica 40 D 0 $700K
51 99110 Clayton 40 D 0 $445K

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Overview

Spokane County in Washington covers 51 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).

11 of 51 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Spokane County?
Spokane County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Spokane County?
Spokane County is served by 39 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 51 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Spokane County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Spokane County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $790 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Spokane County?
The median home build year in Spokane County is 1983. 54.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Spokane County compare to Washington?
Spokane County has an average water safety score of 64/100, which is below the Washington state average of 78/100.

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