Cheboygan County, Michigan
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 8 ZIP codes, Cheboygan County earns a high grade for tap water — most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.
How Cheboygan County Compares
How Cheboygan County Compares
Cheboygan County scores 1 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cheboygan County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 14.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $473, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.353% avg pipe failure probability
57.3% 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: $473
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
15,608 housing units in Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Cheboygan, | 5,500 | 7 |
| 2 | Point Nipigon Resort | 173 | 7 |
| 3 | BURT VIEW ASSOCIATION | 42 | 2 |
| 4 | South Pointe I Apartments | 32 | 2 |
| 5 | Sunset Beach Association | 29 | 2 |
6 total water systems serve Cheboygan County.
All ZIP Codes in Cheboygan County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Cheboygan County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49749 | Indian River | 98 | A | 2 | $203K |
| 2 | 49721 | Cheboygan | 86 | A | 7 | $170K |
| 3 | 49705 | Afton | 66 | C | 0 | $172K |
| 4 | 49718 | Carp Lake | 66 | C | 0 | $184K |
| 5 | 49755 | Levering | 66 | C | 0 | $171K |
| 6 | 49761 | Mullett Lake | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 49775 | Pointe Aux Pins | 66 | C | 0 | $250K |
| 8 | 49791 | Topinabee | 66 | C | 0 | $225K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cheboygan 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 — 57.3% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cheboygan County, Michigan
Overview
Cheboygan County in Michigan covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
2 of 8 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.