COUNTY REPORT MI

Crawford County, Michigan

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

For households in Crawford County, the 3 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.

How Crawford County Compares

Crawford County81/100
Michigan avg74/100
National avg68/100

How Crawford County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Crawford County scores 7 points above the Michigan state average (74/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 49738 (88/100)
Lowest ZIP: 49733 (66/100)
$151K
Median Home Value

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 14.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $310, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.287% avg pipe failure probability

55.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
55.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
29%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $310

Energy Code Gap $180/yr
Underground Tanks $80/yr
Water / Lead $50/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

8,782 housing units in Crawford County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 13%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Crawford County residents

Asthma 11.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

All ZIP Codes in Crawford County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Crawford County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 49738 Grayling 88 A 1 $153K
2 49739 Grayling 88 A 1
3 49733 Frederic 66 C 0 $149K

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Overview

Crawford County in Michigan covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Crawford County?
Crawford County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Crawford County?
Crawford County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Crawford County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Crawford County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $310 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Crawford County?
The median home build year in Crawford County is 1978. 55.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Crawford County compare to Michigan?
Crawford County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the Michigan state average of 74/100.

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