COUNTY REPORT NY

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

Bedford County68/100
New York avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Bedford County Compares

C
County Grade
68/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
68
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 10033
$709K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Avg Remediation (34% of home value)

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

1902
Median Build Year
96%
Pre-1978 Housing
68%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Water / Lead $850/yr
Flood $600/yr

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

Pre-1940 67%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 10%
1980–1999 1%
2000+ 3%

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

$709K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

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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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bedford County?
Bedford County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Bedford County?
Bedford County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bedford County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bedford County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,070 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bedford County?
The median home build year in Bedford County is 1902. 96% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Bedford County compare to New York?
Bedford County has an average water safety score of 68/100, which is above the New York state average of 61/100.

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