CITY REPORT MI

Dafter, MI Home Safety Data by ZIP

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 3
Radon Risk (Low)
$163K
Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Dafter Water

  • Homes built before 1986: 49% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • CDC health risk index: 14.43 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Dafter, Michigan, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 1,172 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Dafter.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Dafter
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

All ZIP Codes in Dafter

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Dafter

12.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
19.3%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 12.1% ↑
Diabetes 12.7% ↑
Mental Health 19.3% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Housing & Infrastructure in Dafter

1983
Median Build Year
49%
Built Before 1986
25%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 49% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Over the decades, Dafter accumulated housing from multiple construction periods. The median build year of 1983 places the midpoint of that stock near the 1986 threshold when lead solder in plumbing became federally prohibited - leaving a sizable share of homes on each side of that safety line.

1983
Median Year Built
49%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
25%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (25%) 1970–1986 (24%) Post-1986 (51%)

Most homes in Dafter were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Dafter

49%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Pulling a tap sample fills the gap that utility data cannot close, particularly here where 49% of housing dates from the pre-rule era and citywide monitoring sits at or above the regulatory mark in Dafter.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Dafter, MI Home Safety Data by ZIP. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/mi/dafter/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Dafter, MI Home Safety Data by ZIP}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/mi/dafter/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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