Charlevoix County, Michigan
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Charlevoix County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 5 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Charlevoix County Compares
How Charlevoix County Compares
Charlevoix County scores 5 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $670, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.374% avg pipe failure probability
61% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $670
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,083 housing units in Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Charlevoix County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Boyne City, | 3,735 | 4 |
| 2 | Wildwood on Walloon Association | 90 | 4 |
| 3 | Bear Creek Estates Condominium | 210 | 4 |
| 4 | Hills of Walloon Association | 87 | 4 |
| 5 | Sommerset Water Works, Inc. | 75 | 4 |
16 total water systems serve Charlevoix County.
All ZIP Codes in Charlevoix County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Charlevoix County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49720 | Charlevoix | 83 | B | 1 | $265K |
| 2 | 49727 | East Jordan | 83 | B | 0 | $188K |
| 3 | 49712 | Boyne City | 81 | B | 4 | $252K |
| 4 | 49713 | Boyne Falls | 50 | D | 0 | $205K |
| 5 | 49796 | Walloon Lake | 50 | D | 0 | $268K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Charlevoix County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Charlevoix County, Michigan
Overview
Charlevoix County in Michigan covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
2 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.