Missaukee County, Michigan
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent water monitoring in Missaukee County shows 4 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Missaukee County Compares
How Missaukee County Compares
Missaukee County scores 4 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 12.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $435, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.377% avg pipe failure probability
67% 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: $435
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,249 housing units in Missaukee County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Missaukee County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Missaukee County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Missaukee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49651 | Lake City | 82 | B | 6 | $165K |
| 2 | 48175 | Salem | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 3 | 49632 | Falmouth | 66 | C | 0 | $125K |
| 4 | 49667 | Merritt | 66 | C | 0 | $131K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Missaukee County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Missaukee County in Michigan covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
1 of 4 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.