COUNTY REPORT ME

Waldo County, Maine

19 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 19 tracked ZIP records scored

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

Unavailable
0 of 19 tracked ZIP records scored
19
ZIP Codes
$218K
Median Home Value
$500
Avg Remediation (0.23% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Waldo 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: 14.1 (asthma 13.3%, diabetes 11.7%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $846, largest modeled factor: Sea Level

46% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 13.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
46%
Pre-1980 Housing
40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
44%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $846

Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Flood $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $240/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

22,031 housing units in Waldo County

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 25%

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 Waldo County

$218K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Waldo County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Waldo County residents

Asthma 13.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Waldo County ZIP codes

3 community water systems mapped to Waldo County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

All ZIP Codes in Waldo County

19 ZIP codes tracked in Waldo County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 04354 Palermo — — $267K
2 04438 Frankfort — — 0 $188K
3 04496 Winterport — — 0 $243K
4 04848 Islesboro — — $291K
5 04849 Lincolnville — — $317K
6 04915 Belfast — — 0 $262K
7 04921 Brooks — — $193K
8 04922 Burnham — — $150K
9 04941 Freedom — — $193K
10 04949 Liberty — — $224K
11 04951 Monroe — — $215K
12 04952 Morrill — — $199K
13 04972 Sandy Point — — —
14 04973 Searsmont — — $260K
15 04974 Searsport — — 0 $242K
16 04981 Stockton Springs — — 0 $221K
17 04986 Thorndike — — $173K
18 04987 Troy — — $194K
19 04988 Unity — — $190K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Waldo County

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Overview

Waldo County in Maine covers 19 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Waldo County?
We map 3 public water systems to 19 ZIP codes in our data for Waldo County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Waldo County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Waldo County is sea level. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $846 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Waldo County?
The median home build year in Waldo County is 1984. 46% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Waldo County, Maine Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/maine/waldo/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-maine-waldo,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Waldo County, Maine Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/maine/waldo/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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