Antrim County, Michigan
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water safety in Antrim County is uneven — some of its 11 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.
How Antrim County Compares
How Antrim County Compares
Antrim County scores 7 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Antrim County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 11%, diabetes 12.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $613, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.371% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
64.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Antrim County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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: $613
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
18,479 housing units in Antrim 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 Antrim County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Antrim 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 Antrim 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 Antrim County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Lake, Village of | 952 | 7 |
| 2 | SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION | 1,250 | 6 |
| 3 | Bellaire, Village of | 1,086 | 6 |
| 4 | Lakewood Terrace Association | 36 | 6 |
| 5 | Meadowbrook Med Care Facility | 154 | 6 |
17 total water systems serve Antrim County.
All ZIP Codes in Antrim County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Antrim County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49659 | Mancelona | 83 | B | 1 | $142K |
| 2 | 49648 | Kewadin | 81 | B | 2 | $506K |
| 3 | 49615 | Bellaire | 73 | B | 6 (2 health) | $257K |
| 4 | 49622 | Central Lake | 72 | B | 1 | $210K |
| 5 | 49729 | Ellsworth | 72 | B | 0 | $199K |
| 6 | 49629 | Elk Rapids | 71 | B | 2 | $347K |
| 7 | 49627 | Eastport | 63 | C | 0 | $550K |
| 8 | 49676 | Rapid City | 63 | C | 0 | $241K |
| 9 | 49611 | Alba | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 49612 | Alden | 53 | D | 0 | $252K |
| 11 | 49673 | Old Mission | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Antrim County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64.6% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Antrim County, Michigan
Overview
Antrim County in Michigan covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
5 of 11 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.