CITY REPORT MI

Rhodes, MI Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$161K
Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Rhodes Water

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0025 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 48% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 16.59.

Who Supplies Your Water in Rhodes

Federal drinking water data connect ZIP codes in Rhodes, MI to a count of 1 system, and the list on this page shows one of them. A listing reflects that link, not proof of which system serves a given street.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Rhodes, Michigan (population ~1,877), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 42,547 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Water Sources

Rhodes water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0025 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
48652 — City of Midland, 42,547

All ZIP Codes in Rhodes

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Rhodes

11.8%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
15%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.8%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.8% ↑
Diabetes 15% ↑
Mental Health 17.8% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Housing & Infrastructure in Rhodes

1982
Median Build Year
48%
Built Before 1986
24%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 48% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

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

Housing Age Profile

1982 is the median build year in Rhodes, and the age breakdown below shows how much of the housing predates 1986.

1982
Median Year Built
48%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
24%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (24%) 1970–1986 (24%) Post-1986 (52%)

Most homes in Rhodes were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Rhodes

48%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0025
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rhodes water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Rhodes is 0.0025 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Rhodes?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Rhodes. The related population figure in our data is approximately 1,877 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Rhodes, MI Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/mi/rhodes/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-cities-mi-rhodes,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Rhodes, MI Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/mi/rhodes/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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