Out of 0 ZIP codes with data across all 50 states, these are the lowest-ranked areas for smoke risk score. Each ZIP links to a full safety report with water quality, lead, radon, and flood data.
0 Lowest-Ranked ZIP Codes
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Rankings by State
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Methodology
Safest areas for wildfire smoke have low NIFC fire activity nearby, zero or minimal county fires, and low FEMA NRI wildfire risk ratings. Scores of 0-10 indicate areas with negligible wildfire smoke exposure.
Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes an area safe from wildfire smoke?
Areas with low smoke risk are typically far from wildfire-prone regions, have no recent fire history in their county, and experience consistently good air quality. Eastern and Great Lakes states generally have the lowest wildfire smoke risk.
Can smoke from distant fires still affect low-risk areas?
Yes. Wildfire smoke can travel thousands of miles — Canadian wildfires in 2023 caused unhealthy air quality across the northeastern U.S. However, these events are infrequent in low-risk areas compared to the regular smoke seasons in western states.
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