Bedford County, New York
1 ZIP code · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike top-rated counties, Bedford County's 1 ZIP code carry a fair number of documented violations — chlorine compliance and disinfection byproduct limits are the categories most often cited in recent data.
How Bedford County Compares
How Bedford County Compares
Bedford County scores 7 points above the New York state average (61/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,070, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.68% avg pipe failure probability
96% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $5,070
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,980 housing units in Bedford 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 Bedford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bedford 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.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Bedford County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City System | 8,271,000 | 4 |
| 2 | High-tor Properties | 300 | 4 |
| 3 | Creeks Edge Mhp | 55 | 4 |
| 4 | Pleasant Valley Meadows | 50 | 4 |
All ZIP Codes in Bedford County
1 ZIP code tracked in Bedford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10033 | New York | 68 | C | 4 | $709K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bedford County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 96% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Bedford County in New York covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code 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.