CITY REPORT WI

Caroline, WI Water - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$194K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation (0.6% of home value)

Caroline Water: The Quick Version

  • Homes built before 1986: 73% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 14.42 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Caroline, Wisconsin, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 536 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 Caroline.

Lead & Copper

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

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Caroline

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Caroline

11.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.9%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16%
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 11.2% ↑
Diabetes 12.9% ↑
Mental Health 16% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

How Old Is Caroline's Housing Stock?

1968
Median Build Year
73%
Built Before 1986
49%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 73% 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

Because the majority of Caroline's housing predates 1986, when lead solder was banned from new plumbing, the median build year of 1968 reflects a city where lead-era plumbing materials are common rather than exceptional.

1968
Median Year Built
73%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
49%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (49%) 1970–1986 (24%) Post-1986 (27%)

Over half of homes in Caroline were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Caroline: Remediation Cost in Perspective

In Caroline, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands - the equity burden lands well within the low tier.

Median Home Value
$193,800
Est. Remediation
$1,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.6%

Remediation costs in Caroline are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 16% below the Wisconsin average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Caroline

73%
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.

Routinely in Caroline, where 73% of housing predates the solder ban and aggregate utility readings hover near the federal threshold, a faucet-level draw functions as a standard household step for families with small kids.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Caroline?
Estimated remediation costs in Caroline average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Caroline, WI Water - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/wi/caroline/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-cities-wi-caroline,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Caroline, WI Water - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/wi/caroline/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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