Kent County, Maryland
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A
ZipCheckup grade for Kent County: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
A high composite grade for Kent County is a summary of data, not a water test, so check the report for your own ZIP code among the 8 listed.
How Kent County Compares
How Kent County Compares
Kent County scores 30 points above the Maryland state average (69/100) and 26 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Kent County, Maryland
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 13.7%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $3,328, largest modeled factor: Sea Level
54% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $3,328
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,286 housing units in Kent 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 Kent County
Modeled remediation costs in Kent 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 Kent County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Kent County ZIP codes
3 community water systems mapped to Kent County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
- A
Systems with the most violations in Kent County
3 water systems with violations in EPA records.
- A
All ZIP Codes in Kent County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Kent County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21620 | Chestertown | 99 | A | 2 (1 health) | $319K |
| 2 | 21610 | Betterton | — | — | $219K | |
| 3 | 21635 | Galena | — | — | $388K | |
| 4 | 21645 | Kennedyville | — | — | $299K | |
| 5 | 21650 | Massey | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 21661 | Rock Hall | — | — | 2 | $259K |
| 7 | 21667 | Still Pond | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 21678 | Worton | — | — | $307K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kent County
Up to five guides, picked by rule.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54% of homes built before 1980
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Kent County, Maryland
Overview
Kent County in Maryland covers 8 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (99/100) across 1 scored records.
2 of 2 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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.