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Hampshire County, Massachusetts

30 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Hampshire County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Based on current EPA data, Hampshire County's 30 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.

How Hampshire County Compares

Hampshire County82/100
Massachusetts avg70/100
National avg73/100

How Hampshire County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
30
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Hampshire County scores 12 points above the Massachusetts state average (70/100) and 9 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 Last verified:

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
30
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 01002 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 01082 (67/100)
$350K
Median Home Value
$1,413
Avg Remediation (40% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hampshire 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: 10.2 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 8.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,896, driven primarily by sea_level

74.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 22.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1967
Median Build Year
74.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
55/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
96%
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: $2,896

Sea Level Rise $1,440/yr
Flood $579/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

72,090 housing units in Hampshire County

Pre-1940 26%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 12%

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 Hampshire County

$350K
Median Home Value
$1,413
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 22.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Hampshire County

8 community water systems serving Hampshire County.

Show all 8 water systems

18 total water systems serve Hampshire County.

Systems with the most violations in Hampshire County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Hampshire County

30 ZIP codes tracked in Hampshire County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 01002 Amherst 83 B 1 (1 health) $449K
2 01003 Amherst 83 B 1 (1 health)
3 01007 Belchertown 83 B 0 $350K
4 01027 Easthampton 83 B 0 $348K
5 01030 Feeding Hills 83 B 0 $316K
6 01035 Hadley 83 B 0 $453K
7 01053 Leeds 83 B 0 $346K
8 01060 Northampton 83 B 0 $427K
9 01062 Florence 83 B 0 $389K
10 01063 Northampton 83 B 0
11 01073 Southampton 83 B 0 $427K
12 01075 South Hadley 83 B 0 $325K
13 01038 Hatfield 82 B 1 $450K
14 01088 West Hatfield 82 B 1 $383K
15 01082 Ware 67 C 0 $271K
16 01004 Amherst
17 01012 Chesterfield 0 $350K
18 01026 Cummington 0 $284K
19 01032 Goshen 0 $319K
20 01033 Granby 0 $320K
21 01039 Haydenville 2 $414K
22 01050 Huntington 22 $282K
23 01059 North Amherst
24 01061 Northampton
25 01066 North Hatfield 1 $409K
26 01070 Plainfield $271K
27 01084 West Chesterfield 0 $329K
28 01096 Williamsburg 0 $357K
29 01098 Worthington $355K
30 01243 Middlefield $288K

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Overview

Hampshire County in Massachusetts covers 30 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100) across 15 scored records.

7 of 24 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

Is water safe in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 30 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Hampshire County?
Hampshire County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 30 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hampshire County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hampshire County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,896 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hampshire County?
The median home build year in Hampshire County is 1967. 74.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hampshire County compare to Massachusetts?
Hampshire County has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 70/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hampshire County, MA: HSS 82/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/massachusetts/hampshire/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-massachusetts-hampshire,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hampshire County, MA: HSS 82/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/massachusetts/hampshire/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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