Franklin County, Maine
20 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to top-scoring counties, Franklin County's 20 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Franklin County Compares
How Franklin County Compares
Franklin County scores 0 points above the Maine state average (57/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Franklin County, Maine
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 13.2%, diabetes 11.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $638, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.394% avg pipe failure probability, 44% of ZIPs at high risk
65.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2022)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Franklin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 14 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $638
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
20,759 housing units in Franklin County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Franklin County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Franklin County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Franklin County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Franklin County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmington Village Corporation Water Department | 4,050 | 11 |
| 2 | Kingfield Water District | 950 | 11 |
| 3 | New Portland Water District | 120 | 11 |
| 4 | Covered Bridge Apartments | 25 | 11 |
| 5 | Jay Village Water District | 975 | 9 |
15 total water systems serve Franklin County.
All ZIP Codes in Franklin County
20 ZIP codes tracked in Franklin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4966 | Phillips | 70 | B | 0 | $157K |
| 2 | 4970 | Rangeley | 70 | B | 0 | $287K |
| 3 | 4982 | Stratton | 70 | B | 0 | $236K |
| 4 | 4983 | Strong | 70 | B | 0 | $169K |
| 5 | 4294 | Wilton | 69 | C | 3 | $183K |
| 6 | 4955 | New Sharon | 69 | C | 2 | $156K |
| 7 | 4964 | Oquossoc | 66 | C | 0 | $327K |
| 8 | 4940 | Farmington Falls | 64 | C | 4 | — |
| 9 | 4239 | Jay | 61 | C | 9 (4 health) | $163K |
| 10 | 4938 | Farmington | 55 | C | 2 | $169K |
| 11 | 4947 | Kingfield | 54 | D | 11 | $247K |
| 12 | 4225 | Dryden | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 13 | 4285 | Weld | 53 | D | 0 | $234K |
| 14 | 4984 | Temple | 53 | D | 0 | $178K |
| 15 | 4992 | West Farmington | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 16 | 4227 | East Dixfield | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 17 | 4234 | East Wilton | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 18 | 4262 | North Jay | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 19 | 4936 | Eustis | 40 | D | 0 | $225K |
| 20 | 4956 | New Vineyard | 40 | D | 0 | $119K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Franklin County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Franklin County, Maine
Overview
Franklin County in Maine covers 20 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
6 of 20 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.
← Back to Maine water quality report
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.