Montcalm County, Michigan
26 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent monitoring cycles, Montcalm County's 26 ZIP codes show a split record — several have documented water safety violations.
How Montcalm County Compares
How Montcalm County Compares
Montcalm County scores 11 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Montcalm County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 12.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $577, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.37% avg pipe failure probability, 22% of ZIPs at high risk
61.7% 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: $577
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
36,938 housing units in Montcalm 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 Montcalm County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Montcalm 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 Montcalm 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 Montcalm County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmore | 1,256 | 6 |
| 2 | Carson City | 3,322 | 5 |
| 3 | Greenville | 8,816 | 5 |
| 4 | STANTON | 1,417 | 3 |
| 5 | Sand Lake | 360 | 3 |
14 total water systems serve Montcalm County.
All ZIP Codes in Montcalm County
26 ZIP codes tracked in Montcalm County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48850 | Lakeview | 83 | B | 0 | $171K |
| 2 | 49339 | Pierson | 83 | B | 0 | $234K |
| 3 | 48812 | Cedar Lake | 82 | B | 2 | — |
| 4 | 48829 | Edmore | 82 | B | 3 | $150K |
| 5 | 48888 | Stanton | 82 | B | 3 | $147K |
| 6 | 48811 | Carson City | 79 | B | 5 | $158K |
| 7 | 49329 | Howard City | 73 | B | 1 | $191K |
| 8 | 48838 | Greenville | 71 | B | 5 | $190K |
| 9 | 49343 | Sand Lake | 71 | B | 3 | $236K |
| 10 | 48884 | Sheridan | 63 | C | 0 | $169K |
| 11 | 49041 | Comstock | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 12 | 48818 | Crystal | 53 | D | 0 | $185K |
| 13 | 48830 | Elm Hall | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 14 | 48834 | Fenwick | 53 | D | 0 | $172K |
| 15 | 48845 | Hubbardston | 53 | D | 0 | $148K |
| 16 | 48852 | Mcbrides | 53 | D | 0 | $94K |
| 17 | 48877 | Riverdale | 53 | D | 0 | $107K |
| 18 | 48885 | Sidney | 53 | D | 0 | $182K |
| 19 | 48886 | Six Lakes | 53 | D | 0 | $125K |
| 20 | 48891 | Vestaburg | 53 | D | 0 | $123K |
| 21 | 49074 | Nazareth | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 22 | 49077 | Oshtemo | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 23 | 49310 | Blanchard | 53 | D | 0 | $171K |
| 24 | 49322 | Coral | 53 | D | 0 | $146K |
| 25 | 49655 | Leroy | 53 | D | 0 | $172K |
| 26 | 49656 | Luther | 53 | D | 0 | $121K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Montcalm County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.7% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Montcalm County, Michigan
Overview
Montcalm County in Michigan covers 26 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
7 of 26 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.