COUNTY REPORT ME

Washington County, Maine

32 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 32 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

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

Unavailable
0 of 32 tracked ZIP records scored
32
ZIP Codes
$150K
Median Home Value
$991
Avg Remediation (66% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Washington County, Maine

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 13.2%, diabetes 14.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,127, driven primarily by sea_level

64.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 13.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
64.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
46/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
77%
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: $1,127

Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $302/yr
Flood $236/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

22,181 housing units in Washington County

Pre-1940 28%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 17%

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 Washington County

$150K
Median Home Value
$991
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 13.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Washington County

5 community water systems serving Washington County.

Systems with the most violations in Washington County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Washington County

32 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 04413 Brookton $142K
2 04424 Danforth $110K
3 04454 Lambert Lake
4 04490 Topsfield $117K
5 04491 Vanceboro $113K
6 04492 Waite $68K
7 04606 Addison $169K
8 04611 Beals $260K
9 04619 Calais 1 (1 health) $112K
10 04622 Cherryfield $153K
11 04623 Columbia Falls $159K
12 04626 Cutler 6 $152K
13 04628 Dennysville 6 $126K
14 04630 East Machias $181K
15 04631 Eastport 0 $148K
16 04637 Grand Lake Stream
17 04643 Harrington $147K
18 04648 Jonesboro $110K
19 04649 Jonesport $134K
20 04652 Lubec 6 $183K
21 04654 Machias 0 $164K
22 04655 Machiasport $193K
23 04657 Meddybemps $246K
24 04658 Milbridge $214K
25 04666 Pembroke $120K
26 04667 Perry $156K
27 04668 Princeton $116K
28 04671 Robbinston $223K
29 04680 Steuben $161K
30 04686 Wesley $102K
31 04691 Whiting $173K
32 04694 Baileyville 0 $117K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Washington County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Washington County in Maine covers 32 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.

4 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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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 Washington County?
Washington County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 32 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Washington County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Washington County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,127 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Washington County?
The median home build year in Washington County is 1975. 64.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

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

Page version: August 2026.

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