Alcona County, Michigan
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Alcona County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 6 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.
How Alcona County Compares
How Alcona County Compares
Alcona County scores 10 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Alcona County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.9 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 16%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $662, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
67.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $662
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,034 housing units in Alcona 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 Alcona County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Alcona 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 Alcona County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Alcona County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LINCOLN HAVEN NURSING & REHABILITATION | 39 | 4 |
| 2 | City of Harrisville, | 493 | 4 |
| 3 | Jamieson Nursing Home | 39 | 4 |
All ZIP Codes in Alcona County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Alcona County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48740 | Harrisville | 81 | B | 4 | $138K |
| 2 | 48742 | Lincoln | 78 | B | 4 | $165K |
| 3 | 48721 | Black River | 63 | C | 0 | $186K |
| 4 | 48705 | Barton City | 53 | D | 0 | $133K |
| 5 | 48745 | Mikado | 53 | D | 0 | $141K |
| 6 | 48762 | Spruce | 53 | D | 0 | $199K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Alcona 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 Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.3% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Alcona County, Michigan
Overview
Alcona County in Michigan covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
2 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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)
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