Chautauqua County, New York
36 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Chautauqua County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Composite scoring places Chautauqua County at a C (36 ZIP codes tracked).
How Chautauqua County Compares
How Chautauqua County Compares
Chautauqua County scores 23 points below the New York state average (84/100) and 12 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Chautauqua County, New York
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 12.6%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,463, largest modeled factor: Flood
78% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,463
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
64,597 housing units in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County
Modeled remediation costs in Chautauqua County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Chautauqua County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Chautauqua County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Chautauqua County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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19 water systems mapped to Chautauqua County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Chautauqua County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Chautauqua County
36 ZIP codes tracked in Chautauqua County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14710 | Ashville | 67 | C | 0 | $153K |
| 2 | 14720 | Celoron | 67 | C | 0 | $61K |
| 3 | 14750 | Lakewood | 67 | C | 0 | $158K |
| 4 | 14701 | Jamestown | 66 | C | 1 | $98K |
| 5 | 14733 | Falconer | 66 | C | 1 | $102K |
| 6 | 14787 | Westfield | 65 | C | 33 | $116K |
| 7 | 14550 | Silver Springs | 63 | C | 11 (1 health) | $108K |
| 8 | 14048 | Dunkirk | 50 | D | 115 (1 health) | $98K |
| 9 | 14063 | Fredonia | 50 | D | 115 (1 health) | $179K |
| 10 | 14722 | Chautauqua | 50 | D | 78 | $732K |
| 11 | 14062 | Forestville | — | — | 30 | $122K |
| 12 | 14135 | Sheridan | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 14136 | Silver Creek | — | — | 34 | $144K |
| 14 | 14166 | Van Buren Point | — | — | $139K | |
| 15 | 14702 | Jamestown | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 14712 | Bemus Point | — | — | 1 | $219K |
| 17 | 14716 | Brocton | — | — | 0 | $108K |
| 18 | 14723 | Cherry Creek | — | — | $102K | |
| 19 | 14724 | Clymer | — | — | 34 | $164K |
| 20 | 14728 | Dewittville | — | — | 66 | $166K |
| 21 | 14732 | Ellington | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 14736 | Findley Lake | — | — | $188K | |
| 23 | 14738 | Frewsburg | — | — | 0 | $130K |
| 24 | 14740 | Gerry | — | — | $116K | |
| 25 | 14742 | Greenhurst | — | — | $117K | |
| 26 | 14747 | Kennedy | — | — | 0 | $90K |
| 27 | 14752 | Lily Dale | — | — | $176K | |
| 28 | 14756 | Maple Springs | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 14757 | Mayville | — | — | 95 | $179K |
| 30 | 14758 | Niobe | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 14767 | Panama | — | — | 33 | $129K |
| 32 | 14769 | Portland | — | — | 0 | $162K |
| 33 | 14775 | Ripley | — | — | 34 | $103K |
| 34 | 14782 | Sinclairville | — | — | 49 | $110K |
| 35 | 14784 | Stockton | — | — | 66 | $126K |
| 36 | 14785 | Stow | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Chautauqua County
Nothing on this list means a problem exists in your own home: the matches are drawn from county- and ZIP-level records, so a guide shows up because of an area signal, and only testing at your tap describes a specific household.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 7 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 78% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Chautauqua County, New York
Overview
Chautauqua County in New York covers 36 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100) across 10 scored records.
17 of 24 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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.