Wexford County, Michigan
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Wexford: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Throughout Wexford County, the 5 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores - a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Wexford County Compares
How Wexford County Compares
Wexford County scores 15 points above the Michigan state average (74/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
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 13.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $938, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.398% avg pipe failure probability, 60% of ZIPs at high risk
58% 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: $938
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,424 housing units in Wexford 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 Wexford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wexford 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 Wexford County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Wexford County
8 community water systems serving Wexford County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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9 total water systems serve Wexford County.
Systems with the most violations in Wexford County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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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 | 49668 | Mesick | 99 | A | 0 | $146K |
| 2 | 49601 | Cadillac | 95 | A | 1 | $167K |
| 3 | 49663 | Manton | 94 | A | 3 | $144K |
| 4 | 49638 | Harrietta | 92 | A | 0 | $115K |
| 5 | 49657 | Mc Bain | 66 | C | 0 | $182K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wexford 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 — 58% 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 Wexford County, Michigan
Overview
Wexford County in Michigan covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).
2 of 5 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.