Clinton County, Michigan
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
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 3 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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: 13.3 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 11.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $860, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.421% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
72.1% 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: 2021 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 14 total (14 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $860
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,662 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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Clinton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Rapids, Village of | 643 | 9 |
| 2 | City of Ovid, | 1,612 | 7 |
| 3 | ELSIE, VILLAGE OF | 966 | 6 |
| 4 | Willow Village | 25 | 5 |
| 5 | Fowler, Village of | 1,136 | 4 |
13 total water systems serve Clinton County.
All ZIP Codes in Clinton County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Clinton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48853 | Maple Rapids | 82 | B | 7 (1 health) | $110K |
| 2 | 48894 | Westphalia | 82 | B | 2 | $250K |
| 3 | 48835 | Fowler | 81 | B | 2 | $202K |
| 4 | 48866 | Ovid | 81 | B | 2 | $159K |
| 5 | 48820 | Dewitt | 71 | B | 3 (1 health) | $318K |
| 6 | 48831 | Elsie | 71 | B | 4 (1 health) | $155K |
| 7 | 48848 | Laingsburg | 71 | B | 5 (1 health) | $249K |
| 8 | 48879 | Saint Johns | 63 | C | 0 | $215K |
| 9 | 48807 | Bannister | 53 | D | 0 | $104K |
| 10 | 48841 | Henderson | 53 | D | 0 | $176K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clinton County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 72.1% 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 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
7 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.