COUNTY REPORT MI

Ingham County, Michigan

41 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Throughout Ingham County, the 41 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.

How Ingham County Compares

Ingham County77/100
Michigan avg74/100
National avg68/100

How Ingham County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
41
ZIP Codes
26
Water Systems

Ingham County scores 3 points above the Michigan state average (74/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
77
Avg Safety Score
41
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 49285 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 49277 (53/100)
$201K
Median Home Value
$973
Avg Remediation (48% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Ingham 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: 12.2 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 10.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,176, driven primarily by ust_tanks

Infrastructure: 0.346% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Ingham County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
3 (3 health)
2024
12 (12 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 21 total (21 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

35%
Pipe Failure Probability
17%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,176

Underground Tanks $453/yr
Flood $351/yr
Energy Code Gap $173/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Ingham County

$201K
Median Home Value
$973
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Ingham County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Lansing Board of Water & Light 166,000 87
2 Charter Township of Delta 21,856 69
3 Lansing Township 5,500 69
4 Stonegate Mobile Home Community 647 69
5 Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo 165 69

26 total water systems serve Ingham County.

All ZIP Codes in Ingham County

41 ZIP codes tracked in Ingham County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 49285 Stockbridge 83 B 0 $208K
2 48805 Okemos 82 B 3
3 48819 Dansville 82 B 2 (1 health) $219K
4 48901 Lansing 82 B 3
5 48909 Lansing 82 B 3
6 48913 Lansing 82 B 3
7 48915 Lansing 82 B 3 $113K
8 48916 Lansing 82 B 3
9 48918 Lansing 82 B 3
10 48919 Lansing 82 B 3
11 48921 Lansing 82 B 3
12 48922 Lansing 82 B 3
13 48924 Lansing 82 B 3
14 48929 Lansing 82 B 3
15 48930 Lansing 82 B 3
16 48933 Lansing 82 B 3 $130K
17 48937 Lansing 82 B 3
18 48950 Lansing 82 B 3
19 48951 Lansing 82 B 3
20 48956 Lansing 82 B 3
21 48980 Lansing 82 B 3
22 49264 Onondaga 82 B 2 (1 health) $200K
23 48842 Holt 81 B 2 $212K
24 48892 Webberville 80 B 6 $196K
25 49251 Leslie 80 B 5 (1 health) $194K
26 48824 East Lansing 78 B 11 (2 health)
27 48825 East Lansing 78 B 11 (2 health)
28 48895 Williamston 78 B 0 $273K
29 48826 East Lansing 77 B 11 (2 health)
30 48906 Lansing 77 B 3 $129K
31 48911 Lansing 77 B 3 $137K
32 48917 Lansing 77 B 3 $211K
33 48854 Mason 74 B 5 $241K
34 48823 East Lansing 73 B 11 (2 health) $261K
35 48864 Okemos 72 B 3 $358K
36 48910 Lansing 72 B 3 $118K
37 48912 Lansing 72 B 3 $140K
38 48137 Gregory 63 C 0 $281K
39 49259 Munith 53 D 0 $201K
40 49272 Pleasant Lake 53 D 0 $197K
41 49277 Rives Junction 53 D 0 $202K

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Overview

Ingham County in Michigan covers 41 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).

35 of 41 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Ingham County?
Ingham County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 41 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Ingham County?
Ingham County is served by 26 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 41 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Ingham County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Ingham County is ust_tanks. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,176 per homeowner.
How does Ingham County compare to Michigan?
Ingham County has an average water safety score of 77/100, which is above the Michigan state average of 74/100.

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