Huron County, Michigan
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Huron County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
In recent assessments, Huron County's 14 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Huron County Compares
How Huron County Compares
Huron County scores 15 points above the Michigan state average (85/100) and 27 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
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: $1,211, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
76% 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
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: $1,211
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
20,575 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 serving Huron County
7 community water systems serving Huron County.
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Systems with the most violations in Huron County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Huron County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Huron County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48441 | Harbor Beach | 100 | A | 1 | $148K |
| 2 | 48468 | Port Hope | 100 | A | 1 | $120K |
| 3 | 48413 | Bad Axe | — | — | 1 | $143K |
| 4 | 48432 | Filion | — | — | $142K | |
| 5 | 48445 | Kinde | — | — | $118K | |
| 6 | 48467 | Port Austin | — | — | 0 | $157K |
| 7 | 48470 | Ruth | — | — | 0 | $179K |
| 8 | 48475 | Ubly | — | — | $159K | |
| 9 | 48720 | Bay Port | — | — | 3 | $119K |
| 10 | 48725 | Caseville | — | — | 1 | $168K |
| 11 | 48731 | Elkton | — | — | $106K | |
| 12 | 48754 | Owendale | — | — | 0 | $108K |
| 13 | 48755 | Pigeon | — | — | 4 | $160K |
| 14 | 48759 | Sebewaing | — | — | 3 | $116K |
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 — 76% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Huron County, Michigan
Overview
Huron County in Michigan covers 14 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 2 scored records.
7 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.