Boise, ID Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
32 ZIP codes · 272 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 32 ZIP codes across Boise, ID. The area averages a grade B (79/100); 6 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Boise, ID. We compared 32 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (79/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 8 | 89% |
| C | 1 | 11% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Boise ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83703 | 83 | B | 2 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 2 | 83705 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 3 | 83712 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 4 | 83725 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 5 | 83702 | 82 | B | 2 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 6 | 83706 | 80 | B | 125 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 7 | 83713 | 80 | B | 6 | 0.0110 mg/L |
| 8 | 83709 | 78 | B | 12 | 0.0110 mg/L |
| 9 | 83704 | 63 | C | 125 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 10 | 83701 | — | — | — | No data |
| 11 | 83707 | — | — | — | No data |
| 12 | 83708 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 83711 | — | — | — | No data |
| 14 | 83715 | — | — | — | No data |
| 15 | 83716 | — | — | 0 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 16 | 83717 | — | — | — | No data |
| 17 | 83719 | — | — | — | No data |
| 18 | 83720 | — | — | — | No data |
| 19 | 83721 | — | — | — | No data |
| 20 | 83722 | — | — | — | No data |
| 21 | 83724 | — | — | — | No data |
| 22 | 83726 | — | — | — | No data |
| 23 | 83727 | — | — | — | No data |
| 24 | 83728 | — | — | — | No data |
| 25 | 83729 | — | — | — | No data |
| 26 | 83730 | — | — | — | No data |
| 27 | 83731 | — | — | — | No data |
| 28 | 83732 | — | — | — | No data |
| 29 | 83735 | — | — | — | No data |
| 30 | 83756 | — | — | — | No data |
| 31 | 83757 | — | — | — | No data |
| 32 | 83799 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 8 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 272 total violations across Boise
- 14 health-based violations
- 6 of 10 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 10 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium | 18 | 4 |
| Contaminant 2005 | 8 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2010 | 8 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2015 | 8 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2020 | 8 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Boise?
ZIP code 83703 has the highest safety score in Boise at 83/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Boise water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 10 directly mapped ZIP records, 272 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 10 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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