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Charlevoix County, Michigan

7 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored
7
ZIP Codes
$259K
Median Home Value
$2,171
Avg Remediation (84% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Charlevoix County, Michigan

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 12.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $690, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

60% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1971
Median Build Year
60%
Pre-1978 Housing
40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
17%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $690

Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Flood $200/yr
Water / Lead $192/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

18,049 housing units in Charlevoix County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 17%

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 Charlevoix County

$259K
Median Home Value
$2,171
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County residents

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Charlevoix County

5 community water systems serving Charlevoix County.

Systems with the most violations in Charlevoix County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Charlevoix County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Charlevoix County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 49711 Bay Shore
2 49712 Boyne City 7 $252K
3 49713 Boyne Falls 4 $205K
4 49720 Charlevoix 0 $265K
5 49727 East Jordan 5 $188K
6 49782 Beaver Island $322K
7 49796 Walloon Lake $268K

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Overview

Charlevoix County in Michigan covers 7 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

3 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Charlevoix County?
Charlevoix County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Charlevoix County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Charlevoix County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $690 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Charlevoix County?
The median home build year in Charlevoix County is 1971. 60% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Charlevoix County, Michigan Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/michigan/charlevoix/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Charlevoix County, Michigan Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/michigan/charlevoix/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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