Branch County, Michigan
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Branch County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 5 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.
How Branch County Compares
How Branch County Compares
Branch County scores 12 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Branch County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 13.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,524, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.422% avg pipe failure probability, 80% of ZIPs at high risk
72.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Branch County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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: $1,524
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
20,187 housing units in Branch 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 Branch County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Branch 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 Branch 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 Branch County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quincy | 1,544 | 15 |
| 2 | Avra Estates | 87 | 8 |
| 3 | Cambridge Village | 80 | 8 |
| 4 | Marble Lake Resort & Marina | 72 | 8 |
| 5 | Countryside Mobile Court | 60 | 8 |
13 total water systems serve Branch County.
All ZIP Codes in Branch County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Branch County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49028 | Bronson | 70 | B | 0 | $129K |
| 2 | 49082 | Quincy | 69 | C | 8 (1 health) | $159K |
| 3 | 49036 | Coldwater | 59 | C | 7 | $155K |
| 4 | 49040 | Colon | 57 | C | 1 | $124K |
| 5 | 49029 | Burlington | 53 | D | 0 | $203K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Branch 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 — 72.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Branch County, Michigan
Overview
Branch County in Michigan covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.