Barry County, Michigan
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Barry County serve 9 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Barry County Compares
How Barry County Compares
Barry County scores 4 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Barry County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 11.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,213, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.406% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
61.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Barry County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 14 total (14 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $1,213
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
35,844 housing units in Barry 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 Barry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Barry 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 Barry 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 Barry County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yankee Springs Township | 660 | 14 |
| 2 | Battle Creek - Verona System | 43,975 | 11 |
| 3 | Np Creek Valley South | 245 | 11 |
| 4 | Bedford Hills | 850 | 11 |
| 5 | Pennfield Township | 3,916 | 11 |
24 total water systems serve Barry County.
All ZIP Codes in Barry County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Barry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49046 | Delton | 83 | B | 0 | $268K |
| 2 | 49325 | Freeport | 81 | B | 8 (2 health) | $310K |
| 3 | 49348 | Wayland | 76 | B | 8 | $247K |
| 4 | 49333 | Middleville | 74 | B | 6 | $296K |
| 5 | 49058 | Hastings | 72 | B | 7 (1 health) | $211K |
| 6 | 49073 | Nashville | 72 | B | 3 (1 health) | $165K |
| 7 | 49050 | Dowling | 63 | C | 0 | $258K |
| 8 | 49017 | Battle Creek | 58 | C | 11 (7 health) | $135K |
| 9 | 49035 | Cloverdale | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Barry County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Barry County, Michigan
Overview
Barry County in Michigan covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
6 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 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.