COUNTY REPORT NH

Cheshire County, New Hampshire

27 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Cheshire County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

The 27 water systems serving Cheshire County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.

How Cheshire County Compares

Cheshire County75/100
New Hampshire avg74/100
National avg73/100

How Cheshire County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
27
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Cheshire County scores 1 points above the New Hampshire state average (74/100) and 2 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:

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
27
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 03431 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 03452 (67/100)
$278K
Median Home Value
$1,825
Avg Remediation (66% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Cheshire County, New Hampshire

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

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.2 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 9.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,509, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

68.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 29.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
68.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
88%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $1,509

Energy Code Gap $439/yr
Flood $433/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

35,943 housing units in Cheshire County

Pre-1940 28%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 14%

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 Cheshire County

$278K
Median Home Value
$1,825
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 29.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Cheshire County

7 community water systems serving Cheshire County.

Show all 7 water systems

All ZIP Codes in Cheshire County

27 ZIP codes tracked in Cheshire County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 03431 Keene 83 B 0 $234K
2 03452 Jaffrey 67 C 0 $245K
3 03435 Keene
4 03441 Ashuelot 0 $304K
5 03443 Chesterfield $299K
6 03444 Dublin $381K
7 03445 Sullivan $211K
8 03446 Swanzey $251K
9 03447 Fitzwilliam $274K
10 03448 Gilsum $217K
11 03450 Harrisville $360K
12 03451 Hinsdale 0 $182K
13 03455 Marlborough 0 $252K
14 03456 Marlow $283K
15 03457 Nelson $351K
16 03461 Rindge $344K
17 03462 Spofford $314K
18 03464 Stoddard $291K
19 03465 Troy 0 $234K
20 03466 West Chesterfield $316K
21 03467 Westmoreland $323K
22 03469 West Swanzey
23 03470 Winchester 0 $250K
24 03602 Alstead $250K
25 03604 Drewsville
26 03608 Walpole 0 $301K
27 03609 North Walpole $188K

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Overview

Cheshire County in New Hampshire covers 27 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 2 scored records.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 27 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Cheshire County?
Cheshire County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 27 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cheshire County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cheshire County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,509 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cheshire County?
The median home build year in Cheshire County is 1977. 68.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cheshire County compare to New Hampshire?
Cheshire County has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the New Hampshire state average of 74/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Cheshire County, NH Home Safety: 75/100. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-hampshire/cheshire/
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Page version: August 2026.

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