Leelanau County, Michigan
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Compared to top-scoring counties, Leelanau County's 8 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Leelanau County Compares
How Leelanau County Compares
Leelanau County scores 6 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Leelanau County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 12.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $571, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability
48.8% 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: $571
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,305 housing units in Leelanau 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 Leelanau County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Leelanau 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 Leelanau 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 Leelanau County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empire, Village of | 400 | 5 |
| 2 | Homestead/crystal River Water Company | 1,365 | 5 |
| 3 | The Leelanau School | 82 | 5 |
| 4 | SUTTONS BAY, VILLAGE OF | 874 | 4 |
| 5 | Leelanau Company Law Enforcement Center | 75 | 4 |
10 total water systems serve Leelanau County.
All ZIP Codes in Leelanau County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Leelanau County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49664 | Maple City | 83 | B | 0 | $437K |
| 2 | 49670 | Northport | 81 | B | 2 | $456K |
| 3 | 49682 | Suttons Bay | 80 | B | 4 | $367K |
| 4 | 49636 | Glen Arbor | 78 | B | 5 | $744K |
| 5 | 49621 | Cedar | 63 | C | 0 | $342K |
| 6 | 49653 | Lake Leelanau | 53 | D | 0 | $532K |
| 7 | 49654 | Leland | 53 | D | 0 | $691K |
| 8 | 49674 | Omena | 53 | D | 0 | $643K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Leelanau County
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Leelanau County, Michigan
Overview
Leelanau County in Michigan covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
3 of 8 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)
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