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Ojibwa, WI 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 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$195K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Est. Remediation (0.8% of home value)

What You Should Know About Ojibwa Water

  • Homes built before 1986: 60% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,600 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 15.26 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Ojibwa, Wisconsin, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 313 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 Ojibwa.

Lead & Copper

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

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

All ZIP Codes in Ojibwa

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Ojibwa

11%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
15.2%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15%
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% ↑
Diabetes 15.2% ↑
Mental Health 15% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Housing & Infrastructure in Ojibwa

1972
Median Build Year
60%
Built Before 1986
28%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 60% 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

Ojibwa's housing stock is predominantly older, with a median build year of 1972 that reflects decades of construction before federal plumbing standards were tightened. The 1986 ban on lead solder and the pre-1970 era of lead service lines are both relevant benchmarks here - a significant share of the residential inventory predates one or both of those cutoffs, creating an elevated baseline for plumbing-related lead risk that aggregate water quality data may not fully reflect at the household level.

1972
Median Year Built
60%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
28%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (28%) 1970–1986 (32%) Post-1986 (40%)

Over half of homes in Ojibwa 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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Ojibwa Homeowners

When estimated remediation is placed alongside median property values in Ojibwa, the resulting ratio is low - a finding consistent with a household financial perspective where documented issues can be addressed without a meaningful impact on overall equity position, making this market one of the more favorable contexts for remediation planning.

Median Home Value
$195,000
Est. Remediation
$1,600
Remediation as % of home value 0.8%

Remediation costs in Ojibwa are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$2,600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 16% below the Wisconsin average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Ojibwa

60%
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.

60% of Ojibwa housing dates to the pre-rule era, alongside aggregate readings hovering at the federal action mark - household-level confirmation through a draw-test kit fits the local picture.

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

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Ojibwa

1
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$6,287
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Ojibwa contains 1 flood insurance claim. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $6,287. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$1,600</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Ojibwa?
Estimated remediation costs in Ojibwa average $1,600 per household, ranging from $800 to $2,600. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Ojibwa, WI Home Safety Data by ZIP. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/wi/ojibwa/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Ojibwa, WI Home Safety Data by ZIP}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/wi/ojibwa/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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