Chippewa County, Michigan
20 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Although county size varies, Chippewa County's 20 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Chippewa County Compares
How Chippewa County Compares
Chippewa County scores 2 points above the Michigan state average (74/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Chippewa County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 13.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $525, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.325% avg pipe failure probability, 5% of ZIPs at high risk
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: $525
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,786 housing units in Chippewa 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 Chippewa County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Chippewa 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 Chippewa County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Chippewa County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KINROSS TOWNSHIP | 5,300 | 4 |
| 2 | RUDYARD TOWNSHIP | 250 | 4 |
| 3 | Superior Township | 767 | 3 |
| 4 | Mackinac Island | 583 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Chippewa County
20 ZIP codes tracked in Chippewa County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49784 | Kincheloe | 97 | A | 1 | — |
| 2 | 49785 | Kincheloe | 97 | A | 1 | — |
| 3 | 49786 | Kincheloe | 97 | A | 1 | — |
| 4 | 49788 | Kincheloe | 97 | A | 1 | $99K |
| 5 | 49715 | Brimley | 87 | A | 3 | $164K |
| 6 | 49780 | Rudyard | 86 | A | 4 | $139K |
| 7 | 49719 | Cedarville | 73 | B | 0 | $219K |
| 8 | 49745 | Hessel | 73 | B | 0 | $118K |
| 9 | 49768 | Paradise | 73 | B | 0 | $199K |
| 10 | 49774 | Pickford | 73 | B | 0 | $168K |
| 11 | 49783 | Sault Sainte Marie | 73 | B | 0 | $146K |
| 12 | 49710 | Barbeau | 66 | C | 0 | $185K |
| 13 | 49724 | Dafter | 66 | C | 0 | $163K |
| 14 | 49725 | De Tour Village | 66 | C | 0 | $217K |
| 15 | 49726 | Drummond Island | 66 | C | 0 | $251K |
| 16 | 49728 | Eckerman | 66 | C | 0 | $119K |
| 17 | 49736 | Goetzville | 66 | C | 0 | $142K |
| 18 | 49752 | Kinross | 66 | C | 0 | $127K |
| 19 | 49760 | Moran | 66 | C | 0 | $135K |
| 20 | 49793 | Trout Lake | 66 | C | 0 | $164K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Chippewa County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.3% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Chippewa County, Michigan
Overview
Chippewa County in Michigan covers 20 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
6 of 20 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.