Luce County, Michigan
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent assessments, Luce County's 3 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Luce County Compares
How Luce County Compares
Luce County scores 1 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 14.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $620, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.36% avg pipe failure probability
58.7% 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: $620
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,762 housing units in Luce 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 Luce County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Luce 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 Luce County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Luce County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT | 2,000 | 5 |
| 2 | Newberry Correctional Facility | 1,108 | 5 |
| 3 | Pentland Township | 450 | 5 |
All ZIP Codes in Luce County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Luce County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49868 | Newberry | 80 | B | 5 | $98K |
| 2 | 49762 | Naubinway | 73 | B | 0 | $145K |
| 3 | 49748 | Hulbert | 66 | C | 0 | $108K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Luce County
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- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.7% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Luce County in Michigan covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
1 of 3 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.