COUNTY REPORT MI

Oscoda County, Michigan

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Throughout Oscoda County, the 6 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.

How Oscoda County Compares

Oscoda County80/100
Michigan avg74/100
National avg68/100

How Oscoda County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Oscoda County scores 6 points above the Michigan state average (74/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 48621 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 48728 (66/100)
$136K
Median Home Value

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Oscoda County, Michigan

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 17.3 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 16.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $732, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.377% avg pipe failure probability

69.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
69.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $732

Energy Code Gap $360/yr
Water / Lead $192/yr
Wildfire $100/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

10,433 housing units in Oscoda County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 38%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 11%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Oscoda County residents

Asthma 11.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Oscoda County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Oak Leaf Manor 36 5
2 Garland Resort 53 5
3 AUSABLE VALLEY COMMUNITY 147 0
4 BIG CREEK/MENTOR UTILITY AUTHORITY 622 0
5 Maplewood and Stone Manors 60 0

All ZIP Codes in Oscoda County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Oscoda County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 48621 Fairview 99 A 0 $136K
2 48647 Mio 99 A 0 $123K
3 49756 Lewiston 86 A 5 $154K
4 48619 Comins 66 C 0 $125K
5 48636 Luzerne 66 C 0 $136K
6 48728 Curran 66 C 0 $168K

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Overview

Oscoda County in Michigan covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

1 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Oscoda County?
Oscoda County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Oscoda County?
Oscoda County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Oscoda County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Oscoda County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $732 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Oscoda County?
The median home build year in Oscoda County is 1976. 69.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Oscoda County compare to Michigan?
Oscoda County has an average water safety score of 80/100, which is above the Michigan state average of 74/100.

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