Mason County, Michigan
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A
ZipCheckup grade for Mason County: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
ZipCheckup rates Mason County in the top two of its five grades; 7 ZIP codes are tracked there.
How Mason County Compares
How Mason County Compares
Mason County scores 14 points above the Michigan state average (85/100) and 26 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Mason County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 13.8%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $504, largest modeled factor: Flood
58% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $504
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,065 housing units in Mason County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Mason County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Mason County ZIP codes
5 community water systems mapped to Mason County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Mason County
2 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Mason County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Mason County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49431 | Ludington | 99 | A | 4 | $219K |
| 2 | 49402 | Branch | — | — | $162K | |
| 3 | 49405 | Custer | — | — | 1 | $143K |
| 4 | 49410 | Fountain | — | — | $162K | |
| 5 | 49411 | Free Soil | — | — | $221K | |
| 6 | 49454 | Scottville | — | — | 1 | $174K |
| 7 | 49458 | Walhalla | — | — | $56K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Mason County
Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58% of homes built before 1980
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Mason County in Michigan covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (99/100) across 1 scored records.
3 of 3 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.