Presque Isle County, Michigan
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Although much of Presque Isle County meets baseline standards, some of its 7 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.
How Presque Isle County Compares
How Presque Isle County Compares
Presque Isle County scores 5 points below the Michigan state average (74/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Presque Isle County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.7 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 15.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $581, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.377% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk
68.5% 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: $581
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,755 housing units in Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millersburg, Village of | 206 | 1 |
| 2 | City of Onaway, | 880 | 1 |
| 3 | ROGERS CITY, CITY OF | 2,827 | 0 |
| 4 | Posen, Village of | 234 | 0 |
| 5 | Charter Township of Alpena | 5,839 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Presque Isle County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Presque Isle County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49776 | Posen | 83 | B | 0 | $124K |
| 2 | 49779 | Rogers City | 83 | B | 0 | $110K |
| 3 | 49759 | Millersburg | 81 | B | 1 | $165K |
| 4 | 49765 | Onaway | 75 | B | 1 | $114K |
| 5 | 49743 | Hawks | 53 | D | 0 | $130K |
| 6 | 49777 | Presque Isle | 53 | D | 0 | $221K |
| 7 | 49792 | Tower | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Presque Isle County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.5% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Presque Isle County, Michigan
Overview
Presque Isle County in Michigan covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
2 of 7 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.