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Hillsdale County, Michigan

15 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 15 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 15 tracked ZIP records scored
15
ZIP Codes
$159K
Median Home Value
$1,380
Avg Remediation (87% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hillsdale County, Michigan

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 13.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,128, driven primarily by sea_level

70.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1968
Median Build Year
70.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
83%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,128

Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Flood $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $360/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

18,449 housing units in Hillsdale County

Pre-1940 28%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 13%

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 Hillsdale County

$159K
Median Home Value
$1,380
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale County residents

Asthma 11.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Hillsdale County

3 community water systems serving Hillsdale County.

Systems with the most violations in Hillsdale County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Hillsdale County

15 ZIP codes tracked in Hillsdale County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 49227 Allen $172K
2 49232 Camden $214K
3 49239 Frontier
4 49242 Hillsdale 4 (2 health) $183K
5 49249 Jerome 1 $221K
6 49250 Jonesville 4 (2 health) $159K
7 49257 Moscow
8 49258 Mosherville
9 49262 North Adams $123K
10 49266 Osseo 3 (2 health) $156K
11 49271 Pittsford $141K
12 49274 Reading 3 (2 health) $161K
13 49281 Somerset
14 49282 Somerset Center 1 $37K
15 49288 Waldron $132K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Hillsdale County

Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.

Overview

Hillsdale County in Michigan covers 15 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Hillsdale County?
Hillsdale County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 15 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hillsdale County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hillsdale County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,128 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hillsdale County?
The median home build year in Hillsdale County is 1968. 70.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hillsdale County, Michigan Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/michigan/hillsdale/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hillsdale County, Michigan Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/michigan/hillsdale/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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