COUNTY REPORT MA

Hampden County, Massachusetts

54 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Within Hampden County's 54 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.

How Hampden County Compares

Hampden County79/100
Massachusetts avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Hampden County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
54
ZIP Codes
33
Water Systems

Hampden County scores 13 points above the Massachusetts state average (66/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
79
Avg Safety Score
54
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 1009 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 1151 (53/100)
$275K
Median Home Value
$1,361
Avg Remediation (49% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hampden County, Massachusetts

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: 13.3 (asthma 12.7%, diabetes 12%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,640, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.419% avg pipe failure probability, 62% of ZIPs at high risk

80.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2024
8 (8 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 health-based).

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1961
Median Build Year
80.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
42%
Pipe Failure Probability
62%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,640

Sea Level Rise $833/yr
Energy Code Gap $380/yr
Flood $241/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

196,905 housing units in Hampden County

Pre-1940 29%
1940–1959 24%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 16%
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 Hampden County

$275K
Median Home Value
$1,361
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Hampden County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Springfield Water and Sewer Commission 167,954 45
2 Silver Meadow 25 41
3 Woodland Walk Apartments 76 40
4 Longmeadow Water Department 15,815 10
5 Westfield Dpwwater Division 41,094 8

33 total water systems serve Hampden County.

All ZIP Codes in Hampden County

54 ZIP codes tracked in Hampden County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 1009 Bondsville 83 B 0 $276K
2 1010 Brimfield 83 B 1 $380K
3 1013 Chicopee 83 B 0 $249K
4 1014 Chicopee 83 B 0
5 1020 Chicopee 83 B 0 $259K
6 1021 Chicopee 83 B 0
7 1022 Chicopee 83 B 0 $170K
8 1028 East Longmeadow 83 B 0 $344K
9 1034 Granville 83 B 0 $331K
10 1071 Russell 83 B 1 $287K
11 1079 Thorndike 83 B 0 $283K
12 1080 Three Rivers 83 B 0 $255K
13 1081 Wales 83 B 1 $275K
14 1090 West Springfield 83 B 0
15 1086 Westfield 82 B 4 (1 health)
16 1101 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health)
17 1102 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health)
18 1103 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health) $148K
19 1104 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health) $211K
20 1105 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health) $238K
21 1107 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health) $216K
22 1108 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health) $220K
23 1109 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health) $203K
24 1111 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health)
25 1115 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health)
26 1118 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health) $244K
27 1119 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health) $223K
28 1128 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health) $246K
29 1129 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health) $239K
30 1133 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health)
31 1138 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health)
32 1139 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health)
33 1144 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health)
34 1152 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health)
35 1199 Springfield 82 B 2 (1 health)
36 1095 Wilbraham 81 B 0 $383K
37 1057 Monson 80 B 0 $312K
38 1077 Southwick 78 B 0 $376K
39 1089 West Springfield 78 B 0 $308K
40 1106 Longmeadow 78 B 5 (2 health) $424K
41 1036 Hampden 77 B 2 $345K
42 1116 Longmeadow 77 B 5 (2 health)
43 1008 Blandford 76 B 2 $280K
44 1069 Palmer 75 B 2 (2 health) $251K
45 1011 Chester 74 B 3 (1 health) $281K
46 1041 Holyoke 73 B 0
47 1085 Westfield 72 B 4 (1 health) $296K
48 1001 Agawam 71 B 1 $270K
49 1040 Holyoke 68 C 0 $255K
50 1030 Feeding Hills 63 C 0 $316K
51 1056 Ludlow 63 C 0 $304K
52 1097 Woronoco 63 C 0
53 1521 Holland 63 C 0 $289K
54 1151 Indian Orchard 53 D 0 $220K

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Overview

Hampden County in Massachusetts covers 54 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).

32 of 54 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 29 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hampden County?
Hampden County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 54 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Hampden County?
Hampden County is served by 33 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 54 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hampden County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hampden County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,640 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hampden County?
The median home build year in Hampden County is 1961. 80.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hampden County compare to Massachusetts?
Hampden County has an average water safety score of 79/100, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 66/100.

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