Menominee County, Michigan
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Menominee County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 12 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.
How Menominee County Compares
How Menominee County Compares
Menominee County scores 14 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Menominee County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 13.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $763, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.394% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
66.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Menominee County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $763
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,871 housing units in Menominee 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 Menominee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Menominee 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 Menominee 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 Menominee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hermansville Housing Commission | 36 | 30 |
| 2 | Menominee | 8,583 | 2 |
| 3 | Carney-nadeau Water & Sewer Authority | 200 | 1 |
| 4 | STEPHENSON | 862 | 1 |
| 5 | Powers-spalding Water Authority | 459 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Menominee County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Menominee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49812 | Carney | 83 | B | 1 | $156K |
| 2 | 49874 | Powers | 83 | B | 1 | $196K |
| 3 | 49858 | Menominee | 76 | B | 2 | $127K |
| 4 | 49887 | Stephenson | 72 | B | 1 | $150K |
| 5 | 49893 | Wallace | 63 | C | 0 | $177K |
| 6 | 49821 | Daggett | 53 | D | 0 | $145K |
| 7 | 49848 | Ingalls | 53 | D | 0 | $125K |
| 8 | 49863 | Nadeau | 53 | D | 0 | $81K |
| 9 | 49873 | Perronville | 53 | D | 0 | $165K |
| 10 | 49886 | Spalding | 53 | D | 0 | $124K |
| 11 | 49896 | Wilson | 53 | D | 0 | $165K |
| 12 | 49847 | Hermansville | 28 | F | 30 (6 health) | $117K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Menominee County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Menominee County, Michigan
Overview
Menominee County in Michigan covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
5 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.