COUNTY REPORT NY

Cattaraugus County, New York

33 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 33 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 33 tracked ZIP records scored
33
ZIP Codes
$105K
Median Home Value
$2,185
Avg Remediation (208% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Cattaraugus 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: 14.3 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,543, driven primarily by flood

72.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
2 (2 health)
2024
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 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 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1964
Median Build Year
72.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
54/100
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: $1,543

Flood $725/yr
Energy Code Gap $550/yr
Water Infrastructure $259/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

40,957 housing units in Cattaraugus County

Pre-1940 36%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 10%

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 Cattaraugus County

$105K
Median Home Value
$2,185
Est. Remediation Cost
2.1%
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 Cattaraugus County residents

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Cattaraugus County

8 community water systems serving Cattaraugus County.

Show all 8 water systems

18 total water systems serve Cattaraugus County.

Systems with the most violations in Cattaraugus County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Cattaraugus County

33 ZIP codes tracked in Cattaraugus County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 14041 Dayton
2 14042 Delevan 27 (1 health) $106K
3 14060 Farmersville Station $98K
4 14065 Freedom $139K
5 14070 Gowanda 26 (2 health) $101K
6 14101 Machias 27 (1 health) $104K
7 14129 Perrysburg 26 (2 health) $120K
8 14133 Sandusky
9 14138 South Dayton 3 $114K
10 14168 Versailles $103K
11 14171 West Valley $146K
12 14173 Yorkshire 21 (1 health)
13 14706 Allegany 96 $170K
14 14719 Cattaraugus 4 $108K
15 14726 Conewango Valley 3 $101K
16 14729 East Otto $178K
17 14730 East Randolph
18 14731 Ellicottville 0 $255K
19 14737 Franklinville $100K
20 14741 Great Valley 0 $127K
21 14743 Hinsdale $95K
22 14748 Kill Buck 76 $89K
23 14751 Leon
24 14753 Limestone 76 $76K
25 14755 Little Valley 1 $116K
26 14760 Olean 26 $99K
27 14766 Otto
28 14770 Portville 5 $103K
29 14772 Randolph 1 $113K
30 14778 Saint Bonaventure 0
31 14779 Salamanca 77 $83K
32 14783 Steamburg 76
33 14788 Westons Mills

Recommended Buyer Guides for Cattaraugus County

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Overview

Cattaraugus County in New York covers 33 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.

17 of 20 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 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 Cattaraugus County?
Cattaraugus County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 33 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cattaraugus County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cattaraugus County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,543 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cattaraugus County?
The median home build year in Cattaraugus County is 1964. 72.8% 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). Cattaraugus County, New York Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/cattaraugus/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-new-york-cattaraugus,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cattaraugus County, New York Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/cattaraugus/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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