Huron County, Michigan
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent assessments, Huron County's 13 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Huron County Compares
How Huron County Compares
Huron County scores 12 points above the Michigan state average (74/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Huron County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.8 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 14.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,045, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.408% avg pipe failure probability, 62% of ZIPs at high risk
75.4% 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: $1,045
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
20,262 housing units in Huron 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 Huron County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Huron 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 Huron 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 Huron County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caseville Township | 2,005 | 4 |
| 2 | Sebewaing Light & Water | 1,721 | 3 |
| 3 | Owendale, Village of | 241 | 3 |
| 4 | Huron Regional Water Authority | — | 2 |
| 5 | PIGEON, VILLAGE OF | 1,208 | 2 |
16 total water systems serve Huron County.
All ZIP Codes in Huron County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Huron County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48413 | Bad Axe | 99 | A | 1 | $143K |
| 2 | 48475 | Ubly | 97 | A | 1 | $159K |
| 3 | 48754 | Owendale | 96 | A | 3 | $108K |
| 4 | 48441 | Harbor Beach | 95 | A | 0 | $148K |
| 5 | 48467 | Port Austin | 95 | A | 1 | $157K |
| 6 | 48731 | Elkton | 95 | A | 0 | $106K |
| 7 | 48725 | Caseville | 94 | A | 2 | $168K |
| 8 | 48468 | Port Hope | 91 | A | 1 | $120K |
| 9 | 48755 | Pigeon | 84 | B | 2 | $160K |
| 10 | 48720 | Bay Port | 73 | B | 0 | $119K |
| 11 | 48759 | Sebewaing | 67 | C | 0 | $116K |
| 12 | 48432 | Filion | 66 | C | 0 | $142K |
| 13 | 48445 | Kinde | 66 | C | 0 | $118K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Huron County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 75.4% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Huron County, Michigan
Overview
Huron County in Michigan covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).
7 of 13 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.