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Sanilac County, Michigan

18 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 18 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 18 tracked ZIP records scored
18
ZIP Codes
$159K
Median Home Value
$747
Avg Remediation (47% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sanilac County, Michigan

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 13.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $983, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

71.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1970
Median Build Year
71.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
78%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $983

Energy Code Gap $395/yr
Flood $280/yr
Water / Lead $253/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

22,576 housing units in Sanilac County

Pre-1940 20%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 13%

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 Sanilac County

$159K
Median Home Value
$747
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sanilac 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 Sanilac County residents

Asthma 11.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Sanilac County

8 community water systems serving Sanilac County.

Show all 8 water systems

12 total water systems serve Sanilac County.

Systems with the most violations in Sanilac County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Sanilac County

18 ZIP codes tracked in Sanilac County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 48032 Jeddo 1 $240K
2 48401 Applegate 5 $161K
3 48410 Argyle $107K
4 48416 Brown City 12 (1 health) $213K
5 48419 Carsonville 5 $180K
6 48422 Croswell 1 $162K
7 48426 Decker $120K
8 48427 Deckerville 1 $133K
9 48434 Forestville $134K
10 48450 Lexington 8 $201K
11 48453 Marlette 17 $157K
12 48454 Melvin $178K
13 48456 Minden City $146K
14 48465 Palms $175K
15 48466 Peck $136K
16 48469 Port Sanilac 4 $167K
17 48471 Sandusky 10 $130K
18 48472 Snover $154K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Sanilac 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.

Overview

Sanilac County in Michigan covers 18 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

10 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Sanilac County?
Sanilac County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 18 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sanilac County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sanilac County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $983 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sanilac County?
The median home build year in Sanilac County is 1970. 71.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sanilac County, Michigan Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/michigan/sanilac/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sanilac County, Michigan Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/michigan/sanilac/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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