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
How Crawford County Compares
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
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
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: $310
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Crawford County residents
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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Crawford County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.5% of homes built before 1978
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.