Clinton County, Michigan
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Clinton County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Across Clinton County's 10 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance - violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.
How Clinton County Compares
How Clinton County Compares
Clinton County scores 5 points below the Michigan state average (85/100) and 7 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Clinton County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 10.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $869, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
67% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Clinton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $869
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
19,544 housing units in Clinton 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 Clinton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clinton 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 Clinton County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Clinton County
8 community water systems serving Clinton County.
- B
- B
- B
- B
Show all 8 water systems
- B
11 total water systems serve Clinton County.
Systems with the most violations in Clinton County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Clinton County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Clinton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48808 | Bath | 83 | B | 2 | $244K |
| 2 | 48820 | Dewitt | 79 | B | 8 (4 health) | $318K |
| 3 | 48835 | Fowler | 79 | B | 12 (1 health) | $202K |
| 4 | 48822 | Eagle | — | — | 2 | $283K |
| 5 | 48831 | Elsie | — | — | 4 (1 health) | $155K |
| 6 | 48833 | Eureka | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 48848 | Laingsburg | — | — | 4 | $249K |
| 8 | 48853 | Maple Rapids | — | — | $110K | |
| 9 | 48866 | Ovid | — | — | 8 (1 health) | $159K |
| 10 | 48894 | Westphalia | — | — | 13 (1 health) | $250K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clinton County
Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Clinton County, Michigan
Overview
Clinton County in Michigan covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100) across 3 scored records.
8 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.