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Grafton County, New Hampshire

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

ZipCheckup grade for Grafton County: B.

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

Although county size varies, Grafton County's 39 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Grafton County Compares

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

How Grafton County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
39
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Grafton 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
39
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 03222 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 03748 (82/100)
$285K
Median Home Value
$2,124
Avg Remediation (75% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Grafton 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: 11.4 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 9.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,455, driven primarily by flood

64.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Grafton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2023
2 (2 health)
2025
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 25.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
64.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
46/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
78%
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: $1,455

Flood $556/yr
Energy Code Gap $443/yr
Sea Level Rise $256/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

51,222 housing units in Grafton County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 17%

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 Grafton County

$285K
Median Home Value
$2,124
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 25.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Grafton County

8 community water systems serving Grafton County.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Grafton County.

Systems with the most violations in Grafton County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Grafton County

39 ZIP codes tracked in Grafton County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 03222 Bristol 83 B 0 $257K
2 03264 Plymouth 83 B 0 $273K
3 03561 Littleton 83 B 1 $249K
4 03755 Hanover 83 B 0 $744K
5 03766 Lebanon 83 B 1 (1 health) $348K
6 03784 West Lebanon 83 B 1 (1 health) $341K
7 03748 Enfield 82 B 8 (5 health) $339K
8 03215 Waterville Valley $377K
9 03217 Ashland 1 $189K
10 03223 Campton 6 (1 health) $285K
11 03238 Glencliff $190K
12 03240 Grafton $256K
13 03241 Hebron $402K
14 03245 Holderness $327K
15 03251 Lincoln $312K
16 03262 North Woodstock $306K
17 03266 Rumney $264K
18 03279 Warren $239K
19 03282 Wentworth $274K
20 03285 Thornton $290K
21 03293 Woodstock $450K
22 03574 Bethlehem $269K
23 03580 Franconia $470K
24 03585 Lisbon $215K
25 03586 Sugar Hill $609K
26 03740 Bath $219K
27 03741 Canaan $241K
28 03749 Enfield Center
29 03750 Etna 0 $798K
30 03756 Lebanon
31 03765 Haverhill $296K
32 03768 Lyme $651K
33 03769 Lyme Center
34 03771 Monroe $257K
35 03774 North Haverhill 5 $189K
36 03777 Orford $262K
37 03779 Piermont $328K
38 03780 Pike 1
39 03785 Woodsville 1 $196K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Grafton County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Grafton County in New Hampshire covers 39 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 7 scored records.

9 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations 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 Grafton County?
Grafton County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 39 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Grafton County?
Grafton County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 39 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Grafton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Grafton County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,455 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Grafton County?
The median home build year in Grafton County is 1975. 64.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Grafton County compare to New Hampshire?
Grafton 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). Grafton County, NH: HSS 83/100; Lead Above EPA Limits. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-hampshire/grafton/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Grafton County, NH: HSS 83/100; Lead Above EPA Limits}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-hampshire/grafton/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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