COUNTY REPORT WA

Spokane County, Washington

51 ZIP codes · Avg score 48/100 · Grade D

ZipCheckup grade for Spokane County: D.

Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.

Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →

A low composite grade for Spokane County is a reason to look closely at your own ZIP report, one of 51 listed, rather than proof of a problem at your tap.

How Spokane County Compares

Spokane County48/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Spokane County Compares

D
County Grade
48/100
Avg Safety Score
51
ZIP Codes
36
Water Systems

Spokane County scores 38 points below the Washington state average (86/100) and 25 points below the national average (73/100).

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

D
County Grade
48
Avg Safety Score
51
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 99019 (63/100)
Lowest ZIP: 99006 (36/100)
$367K
Median Home Value
$1,102
Avg Remediation (0.30% 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 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 10.2%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $826, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap

55% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
55%
Pre-1980 Housing
32/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
24%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $826

Energy Code Gap $395/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $232/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

222,701 housing units in Spokane County

Pre-1940 14%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 22%
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

$367K
Median Home Value
$1,102
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Spokane County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 10.2% (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 mapped to Spokane County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Spokane County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

36 water systems mapped to Spokane County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Spokane County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Spokane County

51 ZIP codes tracked in Spokane County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 99019 Liberty Lake 63 C 10 $558K
2 99016 Greenacres 61 C 14 $450K
3 99037 Veradale 61 C 14 $447K
4 99001 Airway Heights 50 D 1 $281K
5 99011 Fairchild Air Force Base 50 D 1 —
6 99201 Spokane 50 D 0 $260K
7 99202 Spokane 50 D 1 $269K
8 99203 Spokane 50 D 0 $449K
9 99204 Spokane 50 D 0 $356K
10 99207 Spokane 50 D 0 $247K
11 99258 Spokane 50 D 0 —
12 99004 Cheney 49 D 4 $369K
13 99205 Spokane 49 D 2 $286K
14 99218 Spokane 49 D 3 $405K
15 99005 Colbert 48 D 3 $488K
16 99022 Medical Lake 48 D 6 $346K
17 99021 Mead 47 D 7 $418K
18 99208 Spokane 47 D 10 $414K
19 99212 Spokane 47 D 7 (1 health) $314K
20 99224 Spokane 47 D 10 $440K
21 99223 Spokane 46 D 10 $457K
22 99206 Spokane 42 D 20 (1 health) $362K
23 99216 Spokane 42 D 20 $337K
24 99217 Spokane 42 D 21 $329K
25 99003 Chattaroy 36 F 43 $411K
26 99006 Deer Park 36 F 43 $367K
27 99012 Fairfield — — $289K
28 99014 Four Lakes — — —
29 99018 Latah — — $310K
30 99020 Marshall — — —
31 99023 Mica — — 4 $700K
32 99025 Newman Lake — — 17 $458K
33 99027 Otis Orchards — — 17 $368K
34 99030 Rockford — — 2 $284K
35 99031 Spangle — — $330K
36 99036 Valleyford — — 9 $581K
37 99039 Waverly — — $192K
38 99209 Spokane — — —
39 99210 Spokane — — —
40 99211 Spokane — — —
41 99213 Spokane — — —
42 99214 Spokane — — —
43 99215 Spokane — — —
44 99219 Spokane — — —
45 99220 Spokane — — —
46 99228 Spokane — — —
47 99251 Spokane — — 3 —
48 99252 Spokane — — —
49 99256 Spokane — — —
50 99260 Spokane — — —
51 99299 Spokane — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Spokane County

Nothing on this list means a problem exists in your own home: the matches are drawn from county- and ZIP-level records, so a guide shows up because of an area signal, and only testing at your tap describes a specific household.

Overview

Spokane County in Washington covers 51 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (48/100) across 26 scored records.

27 of 32 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.

What You Can Do

Spokane County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

Test your tap water

Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.

2

Consider a certified water filter

NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher

3

Contact your water utility

Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.

4

Check for lead in your home

55% of homes in this county were built before 1980. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially after water sits in the pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Spokane County?
Spokane County receives a grade of D. 2 of 51 ZIP codes are mapped to water systems with reported health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Spokane County?
We map 36 public water systems to 51 ZIP codes in our data for Spokane County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Spokane County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Spokane County is energy code gap. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $826 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Spokane County?
The median home build year in Spokane County is 1982. 55% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Spokane County compare to Washington?
Spokane County has an average Home Safety Score of 48/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Washington state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Spokane County, WA: HSS 48/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/spokane/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Spokane County, WA: HSS 48/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
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}

Page version: October 2026.

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