Wexford County, Michigan
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A
ZipCheckup grade for Wexford County: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
In Wexford County, where this site follows 5 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.
How Wexford County Compares
How Wexford County Compares
Wexford County scores 15 points above the Michigan state average (85/100) and 27 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wexford County, Michigan
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 13%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $430, largest modeled factor: Flood
51% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $430
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,329 housing units in Wexford County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Wexford County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Wexford County ZIP codes
3 community water systems mapped to Wexford County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Wexford County
2 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Wexford County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Wexford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49601 | Cadillac | 100 | A | 1 | $167K |
| 2 | 49618 | Boon | — | — | $152K | |
| 3 | 49638 | Harrietta | — | — | $115K | |
| 4 | 49663 | Manton | — | — | 51 | $144K |
| 5 | 49668 | Mesick | — | — | $146K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wexford County
Nothing on this list means a problem exists in your own home: the matches are drawn from county- and ZIP-level records, so a guide shows up because of an area signal, and only testing at your tap describes a specific household.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Wexford County in Michigan covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 1 scored records.
2 of 2 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.