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Sagadahoc County, Maine

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Sagadahoc County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Water systems in Sagadahoc County serve 10 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.

How Sagadahoc County Compares

Sagadahoc County83/100
Maine avg65/100
National avg73/100

How Sagadahoc County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Sagadahoc County scores 18 points above the Maine state average (65/100) and 10 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 04086 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 04530 (83/100)
$307K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Avg Remediation (68% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sagadahoc County, Maine

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 12.3%, diabetes 10.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,027, driven primarily by flood

57% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 29.6% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
57%
Pre-1978 Housing
43/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
67%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,027

Flood $480/yr
Energy Code Gap $280/yr
Water / Lead $161/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

19,843 housing units in Sagadahoc County

Pre-1940 26%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 19%

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 Sagadahoc County

$307K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sagadahoc 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 Sagadahoc County residents

Asthma 12.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 29.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Sagadahoc County

5 community water systems serving Sagadahoc County.

Systems with the most violations in Sagadahoc County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Sagadahoc County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Sagadahoc County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 04086 Topsham 83 B 0 $328K
2 04530 Bath 83 B 0 $307K
3 04008 Bowdoinham 0 $335K
4 04287 Bowdoin 0 $257K
5 04342 Dresden $237K
6 04357 Richmond 1 $247K
7 04548 Georgetown $417K
8 04562 Phippsburg $335K
9 04565 Sebasco Estates
10 04579 Woolwich $250K

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Overview

Sagadahoc County in Maine covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 2 scored records.

1 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sagadahoc County?
Sagadahoc County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 10 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sagadahoc County?
Sagadahoc County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sagadahoc County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sagadahoc County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,027 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sagadahoc County?
The median home build year in Sagadahoc County is 1983. 57% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sagadahoc County compare to Maine?
Sagadahoc County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Maine state average of 65/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sagadahoc County, ME: HSS 83/100; 1 Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/maine/sagadahoc/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sagadahoc County, ME: HSS 83/100; 1 Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/maine/sagadahoc/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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