Clare County, Michigan
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Clare County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 5 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Clare County Compares
How Clare County Compares
Clare County scores 11 points above the Michigan state average (74/100) and 17 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Clare County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.9 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 15.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $724, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.376% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk
62.8% 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: $724
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,016 housing units in Clare 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 Clare County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clare 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 Clare 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 Clare County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Harrison, | 1,100 | 4 |
| 2 | Country Place | 115 | 4 |
| 3 | City of Clare, | 3,118 | 3 |
| 4 | Farwell, Village of | 871 | 3 |
| 5 | North Woods Nursing Center | 71 | 3 |
All ZIP Codes in Clare County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Clare County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48622 | Farwell | 98 | A | 3 | $124K |
| 2 | 48617 | Clare | 95 | A | 0 | $155K |
| 3 | 48625 | Harrison | 92 | A | 4 | $96K |
| 4 | 48632 | Lake | 73 | B | 0 | $130K |
| 5 | 48633 | Lake George | 66 | C | 0 | $247K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clare County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.8% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Clare County, Michigan
Overview
Clare County in Michigan covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100).
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.