Ogemaw County, Michigan
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Ogemaw County, all 4 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Ogemaw County Compares
How Ogemaw County Compares
Ogemaw County scores 8 points above the Michigan state average (74/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 15.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $568, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.377% avg pipe failure probability
67.5% 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: $568
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,899 housing units in Ogemaw 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 Ogemaw County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ogemaw 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 Ogemaw 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 Ogemaw County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROSE CITY, CITY OF | 180 | 5 |
| 2 | The Villa at Rose City | 102 | 5 |
| 3 | Ogemaw Township | 125 | 3 |
| 4 | WEST BRANCH, CITY OF | 2,139 | 3 |
| 5 | West Branch Township | 61 | 3 |
6 total water systems serve Ogemaw County.
All ZIP Codes in Ogemaw County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Ogemaw County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48654 | Rose City | 98 | A | 5 (1 health) | $134K |
| 2 | 48661 | West Branch | 98 | A | 3 | $167K |
| 3 | 48635 | Lupton | 66 | C | 0 | $135K |
| 4 | 48656 | Saint Helen | 66 | C | 0 | $109K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ogemaw County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.5% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Ogemaw County in Michigan covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.