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Allegany County, New York

29 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 29 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 29 tracked ZIP records scored
29
ZIP Codes
$92K
Median Home Value
$2,045
Avg Remediation (223% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Allegany County, New York

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 11.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,564, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

75.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2023)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2023
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1966
Median Build Year
75.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
56/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $1,564

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Flood $511/yr
Water Infrastructure $305/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

23,355 housing units in Allegany County

Pre-1940 31%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 11%

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 Allegany County

$92K
Median Home Value
$2,045
Est. Remediation Cost
2.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Allegany County residents

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Allegany County

8 community water systems serving Allegany County.

Show all 8 water systems

10 total water systems serve Allegany County.

Systems with the most violations in Allegany County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Allegany County

29 ZIP codes tracked in Allegany County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 14029 Centerville
2 14536 Portageville $103K
3 14707 Allentown $47K
4 14708 Alma $58K
5 14709 Angelica 2 $79K
6 14711 Belfast 2 $89K
7 14714 Black Creek $191K
8 14715 Bolivar 43 $74K
9 14717 Caneadea 2 $149K
10 14721 Ceres $139K
11 14727 Cuba 3 (2 health) $108K
12 14735 Fillmore 2 $104K
13 14739 Friendship 35 (2 health) $66K
14 14744 Houghton 0 $146K
15 14745 Hume
16 14754 Little Genesee 14 $71K
17 14774 Richburg $78K
18 14777 Rushford $84K
19 14786 West Clarksville
20 14802 Alfred $169K
21 14803 Alfred Station 1 $139K
22 14804 Almond 1 $114K
23 14806 Andover 30 $89K
24 14813 Belmont 48 $90K
25 14822 Canaseraga $84K
26 14880 Scio 56 $110K
27 14884 Swain $117K
28 14895 Wellsville 37 $94K
29 14897 Whitesville $64K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Allegany 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

Allegany County in New York covers 29 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

14 of 15 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 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

How many water systems serve Allegany County?
Allegany County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 29 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Allegany County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Allegany County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,564 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Allegany County?
The median home build year in Allegany County is 1966. 75.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Allegany County, New York Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/allegany/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-new-york-allegany,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Allegany County, New York Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/allegany/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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