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Coos County, New Hampshire

16 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Coos County: B.

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

In recent assessments, Coos County's 16 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Coos County Compares

Coos County83/100
New Hampshire avg74/100
National avg73/100

How Coos County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Coos County scores 9 points above the New Hampshire state average (74/100) and 10 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
83
Avg Safety Score
16
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 03570 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 03570 (83/100)
$205K
Median Home Value
$1,244
Avg Remediation (61% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Coos 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: 14.6 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 13%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,125, driven primarily by flood

66.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
66.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
46/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
60%
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: $1,125

Flood $480/yr
Energy Code Gap $450/yr
Water Infrastructure $217/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

20,904 housing units in Coos County

Pre-1940 31%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 19%
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 Coos County

$205K
Median Home Value
$1,244
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Coos County

3 community water systems serving Coos County.

Systems with the most violations in Coos County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Coos County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Coos County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 03570 Berlin 83 B 1 $114K
2 03575 Bretton Woods
3 03576 Colebrook $187K
4 03579 Errol $251K
5 03581 Gorham $156K
6 03582 Groveton $117K
7 03583 Jefferson 0 $309K
8 03584 Lancaster 0 $197K
9 03588 Milan $234K
10 03589 Mount Washington
11 03590 North Stratford $170K
12 03592 Pittsburg $253K
13 03593 Randolph $300K
14 03595 Twin Mountain $229K
15 03597 West Stewartstown
16 03598 Whitefield 1 (1 health) $205K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Coos 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.

Overview

Coos County in New Hampshire covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 1 scored records.

2 of 4 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

Is water safe in Coos County?
Coos County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 16 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Coos County?
Coos County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Coos County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Coos County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,125 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Coos County?
The median home build year in Coos County is 1975. 66.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Coos County compare to New Hampshire?
Coos County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the New Hampshire state average of 74/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Coos County, NH: HSS 83/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-hampshire/coos/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Coos County, NH: HSS 83/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-hampshire/coos/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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