Roscommon County, Michigan
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 6 ZIP codes in Roscommon County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Roscommon County Compares
How Roscommon County Compares
Roscommon 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Roscommon County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 14.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $873, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
71.3% 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: $873
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
27,583 housing units in Roscommon 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 Roscommon County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Roscommon 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 Roscommon 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 Roscommon County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Grove Apartments | 28 | 14 |
| 2 | SANDHILL MANOR | 148 | 11 |
| 3 | Houghton Lake Timber Apts. | 48 | 11 |
| 4 | King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community | 61 | 7 |
| 5 | Houghton Heights Manor | 50 | 7 |
12 total water systems serve Roscommon County.
All ZIP Codes in Roscommon County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Roscommon County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48653 | Roscommon | 98 | A | 3 | $162K |
| 2 | 48651 | Prudenville | 97 | A | 4 | $156K |
| 3 | 48629 | Houghton Lake | 90 | A | 7 | $142K |
| 4 | 48840 | Haslett | 73 | B | 0 | $262K |
| 5 | 48627 | Higgins Lake | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 48630 | Houghton Lake Heights | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Roscommon County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71.3% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Roscommon County, Michigan
Overview
Roscommon County in Michigan covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
3 of 6 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.