COUNTY REPORT WA

Stevens County, Washington

19 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Stevens County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Stevens County: 19 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.

How Stevens County Compares

Stevens County56/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Stevens County Compares

C
County Grade
56/100
Avg Safety Score
19
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Stevens County scores 30 points below the Washington state average (86/100) and 17 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 Last verified:

C
County Grade
56
Avg Safety Score
19
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 99114 (63/100)
Lowest ZIP: 99026 (49/100)
$267K
Median Home Value
$1,642
Avg Remediation (61% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Stevens 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: 14.2 (asthma 12%, diabetes 12.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $874, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

48.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Stevens County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
1 (1 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
48.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
35/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
39%
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: $874

Energy Code Gap $375/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $267/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

20,433 housing units in Stevens County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 24%

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 Stevens County

$267K
Median Home Value
$1,642
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Stevens County

7 community water systems serving Stevens County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Stevens County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Stevens County

19 ZIP codes tracked in Stevens County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 99114 Colville 63 C 10 $268K
2 99026 Nine Mile Falls 49 D 2 $477K
3 99013 Ford 0 $231K
4 99034 Tumtum 0
5 99040 Wellpinit $181K
6 99101 Addy $348K
7 99107 Boyds
8 99109 Chewelah 3 $275K
9 99110 Clayton $445K
10 99126 Evans $235K
11 99129 Fruitland $170K
12 99131 Gifford $255K
13 99137 Hunters $278K
14 99148 Loon Lake $416K
15 99151 Marcus $160K
16 99157 Northport $190K
17 99167 Rice $304K
18 99173 Springdale $267K
19 99181 Valley $255K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Stevens County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Stevens County in Washington covers 19 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100) across 2 scored records.

3 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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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 Stevens County?
Stevens 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 Stevens County?
Stevens County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 19 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Stevens County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Stevens County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $874 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Stevens County?
The median home build year in Stevens County is 1982. 48.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Stevens County compare to Washington?
Stevens County has an average Home Safety Score of 56/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Washington state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Stevens County, WA: HSS 56/100; 15 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/stevens/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Stevens County, WA: HSS 56/100; 15 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/stevens/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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