Baraga County, Michigan
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to top-scoring counties, Baraga County's 8 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Baraga County Compares
How Baraga County Compares
Baraga County scores 16 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Baraga County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 13.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $810, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.399% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk
70.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Baraga County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 21 total (21 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: $810
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,587 housing units in Baraga 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 Baraga County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Baraga 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 Baraga County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Baraga County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Baraga County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49908 | Baraga | 81 | B | 3 (2 health) | $116K |
| 2 | 49946 | Lanse | 63 | C | 0 | $120K |
| 3 | 49919 | Covington | 53 | D | 0 | $116K |
| 4 | 49921 | Dodgeville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 5 | 49952 | Nisula | 53 | D | 0 | $107K |
| 6 | 49958 | Pelkie | 53 | D | 0 | $157K |
| 7 | 49962 | Skanee | 53 | D | 0 | $190K |
| 8 | 49970 | Watton | 53 | D | 0 | $116K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Baraga 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 — 70.3% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Baraga County, Michigan
Overview
Baraga County in Michigan covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
1 of 8 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.