Alpena County, Michigan
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Alpena County: 4 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Alpena County Compares
How Alpena County Compares
Alpena County scores 13 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 14.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,058, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.393% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
72.5% 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: $1,058
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
15,300 housing units in Alpena 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 Alpena County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Alpena 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 Alpena 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 Alpena County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Alpena, | 10,128 | 7 |
| 2 | Charter Township of Alpena | 5,839 | 7 |
| 3 | Orchard Place Manor Apartments | 120 | 7 |
| 4 | Sunset Estates Gaylord | 50 | 7 |
| 5 | Lincoln Estates | 48 | 7 |
All ZIP Codes in Alpena County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Alpena County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49707 | Alpena | 76 | B | 7 (2 health) | $135K |
| 2 | 49766 | Ossineke | 63 | C | 0 | $155K |
| 3 | 49744 | Herron | 53 | D | 0 | $208K |
| 4 | 49747 | Hubbard Lake | 53 | D | 0 | $170K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Alpena County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 72.5% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Alpena County in Michigan covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.