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Allegany County, Maryland

21 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 21 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 21 tracked ZIP records scored
21
ZIP Codes
$138K
Median Home Value
$1,224
Avg Remediation (89% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Allegany County, Maryland

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: 14.8 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 13.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,451, driven primarily by sea_level

79.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Allegany County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
4 (4 health)
2023
5 (5 health)
2024
5 (5 health)
2025
9 (9 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 23 total (23 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1963
Median Build Year
79.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
52/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
93%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $1,451

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $917/yr
Energy Code Gap $559/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

33,666 housing units in Allegany County

Pre-1940 33%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 15%
2000+ 7%

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 Allegany County

$138K
Median Home Value
$1,224
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Allegany County

8 community water systems serving Allegany County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve Allegany County.

Systems with the most violations in Allegany County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Allegany County

21 ZIP codes tracked in Allegany County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 21501 Cumberland
2 21502 Cumberland 0 $151K
3 21503 Cumberland
4 21504 Cumberland
5 21505 Cumberland
6 21521 Barton 8 (2 health) $131K
7 21528 Eckhart Mines
8 21529 Ellerslie $145K
9 21530 Flintstone $194K
10 21532 Frostburg 8 (2 health) $176K
11 21539 Lonaconing 8 (2 health) $109K
12 21540 Luke 5 (2 health) $50K
13 21542 Midland $86K
14 21543 Midlothian 8 (2 health) $186K
15 21545 Mount Savage 0 $111K
16 21555 Oldtown $206K
17 21556 Pinto
18 21557 Rawlings 5 (2 health) $100K
19 21560 Spring Gap
20 21562 Westernport 13 (4 health) $113K
21 21766 Little Orleans $192K

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Overview

Allegany County in Maryland covers 21 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.

7 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations 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 Allegany County?
Allegany County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 21 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Allegany County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Allegany County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,451 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Allegany County?
The median home build year in Allegany County is 1963. 79.1% 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). Allegany County, Maryland Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/maryland/allegany/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Allegany County, Maryland Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/maryland/allegany/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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