Talbot County, Maryland
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Talbot County — 12 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Talbot County Compares
How Talbot County Compares
Talbot County scores 15 points above the Maryland state average (61/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Talbot County, Maryland
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 13.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,767, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.363% avg pipe failure probability, 18% of ZIPs at high risk
60.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Talbot County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 13 violations. Past 5 years: 21 total (21 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,767
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,286 housing units in Talbot 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 Talbot County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Talbot 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 Talbot County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Talbot County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Baltimore | 1,600,000 | 11 |
| 2 | Keswick Multi-care Center | 575 | 11 |
| 3 | Sunnybrook | 416 | 11 |
| 4 | Campus Hills Water Works | 250 | 11 |
| 5 | The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth | 162 | 11 |
15 total water systems serve Talbot County.
All ZIP Codes in Talbot County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Talbot County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21606 | Easton | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 21203 | Baltimore | 93 | A | 11 (2 health) | — |
| 3 | 21624 | Claiborne | 93 | A | 9 (2 health) | $396K |
| 4 | 21601 | Easton | 85 | A | 0 | $370K |
| 5 | 21654 | Oxford | 79 | B | 4 (1 health) | $802K |
| 6 | 21647 | Mcdaniel | 73 | B | 0 | $494K |
| 7 | 21803 | Salisbury | 69 | C | 4 (1 health) | — |
| 8 | 21612 | Bozman | 65 | C | 0 | $573K |
| 9 | 21665 | Sherwood | 65 | C | 0 | $526K |
| 10 | 21676 | Wittman | 65 | C | 0 | $669K |
| 11 | 21663 | Saint Michaels | 60 | C | 0 | $633K |
| 12 | 21671 | Tilghman | 60 | C | 0 | $339K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Talbot County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Talbot County, Maryland
Overview
Talbot County in Maryland covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
4 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.