Tuscola County, Michigan
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Tuscola County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Unlike many counties its size, Tuscola County keeps violation rates low - all 14 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Tuscola County Compares
How Tuscola County Compares
Tuscola County scores 14 points above the Michigan state average (85/100) and 26 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Tuscola County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,185, driven primarily by flood
76.9% 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
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: $1,185
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,715 housing units in Tuscola 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 Tuscola County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Tuscola 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 Tuscola County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Tuscola County
8 community water systems serving Tuscola County.
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Show all 8 water systems
Systems with the most violations in Tuscola County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Tuscola County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Tuscola County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48723 | Caro | 99 | A | 3 | $131K |
| 2 | 48701 | Akron | — | — | $98K | |
| 3 | 48726 | Cass City | — | — | 7 | $121K |
| 4 | 48729 | Deford | — | — | $147K | |
| 5 | 48733 | Fairgrove | — | — | $100K | |
| 6 | 48735 | Gagetown | — | — | 3 | $118K |
| 7 | 48741 | Kingston | — | — | $146K | |
| 8 | 48744 | Mayville | — | — | 2 | $142K |
| 9 | 48746 | Millington | — | — | 5 | $166K |
| 10 | 48757 | Reese | — | — | 0 | $173K |
| 11 | 48758 | Richville | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 48767 | Unionville | — | — | $127K | |
| 13 | 48768 | Vassar | — | — | 3 | $138K |
| 14 | 48769 | Vassar | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Tuscola 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 76.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Tuscola County, Michigan
Overview
Tuscola County in Michigan covers 14 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (99/100) across 1 scored records.
6 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.