Clinton County, New York
64 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water monitoring across Clinton County's 64 ZIP codes paints a mid-range picture — solid compliance in some zones, documented concerns in others; most violations on record are concentrated in specific prior years rather than spread evenly across the full compliance history, and the overall county grade has held steady in the middle tier without major shifts in either direction.
How Clinton County Compares
How Clinton County Compares
Clinton County scores 2 points below the New York state average (61/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Clinton 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: 11.9 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 12.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,282, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.475% avg pipe failure probability, 89% of ZIPs at high risk
78.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Clinton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
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: $3,282
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
518,700 housing units in Clinton 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 Clinton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clinton 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.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Clinton County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Clinton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHESTERFIELD WD | 2,300 | 28 |
| 2 | Lighthouse Apartments | 28 | 26 |
| 3 | Peru Water District | 2,700 | 23 |
| 4 | Greater Plattsburgh Water District | 11,162 | 22 |
| 5 | Morrisonville Water District | 1,300 | 17 |
37 total water systems serve Clinton County.
All ZIP Codes in Clinton County
64 ZIP codes tracked in Clinton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12929 | Dannemora | 83 | B | 1 | $128K |
| 2 | 12985 | Schuyler Falls | 83 | B | 1 | $158K |
| 3 | 12910 | Altona | 79 | B | 2 | $108K |
| 4 | 12933 | Ellenburg | 79 | B | 2 | — |
| 5 | 12934 | Ellenburg Center | 79 | B | 2 | $111K |
| 6 | 12979 | Rouses Point | 79 | B | 3 (1 health) | $181K |
| 7 | 12981 | Saranac | 79 | B | 3 | $142K |
| 8 | 12903 | Plattsburgh | 77 | B | 6 | $193K |
| 9 | 12924 | Keeseville | 77 | B | 6 | — |
| 10 | 12962 | Morrisonville | 77 | B | 10 (1 health) | $169K |
| 11 | 12921 | Chazy | 74 | B | 6 (1 health) | $195K |
| 12 | 12944 | Keeseville | 72 | B | 6 | $151K |
| 13 | 12919 | Champlain | 70 | B | 4 | $171K |
| 14 | 12901 | Plattsburgh | 67 | C | 6 | $182K |
| 15 | 11370 | East Elmhurst | 63 | C | 0 | $844K |
| 16 | 11415 | Kew Gardens | 63 | C | 0 | $368K |
| 17 | 11424 | Jamaica | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 18 | 11695 | Far Rockaway | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 19 | 12918 | Cadyville | 63 | C | 0 | $208K |
| 20 | 12935 | Ellenburg Depot | 63 | C | 0 | $107K |
| 21 | 12958 | Mooers | 63 | C | 0 | $147K |
| 22 | 12992 | West Chazy | 63 | C | 0 | $173K |
| 23 | 12972 | Peru | 59 | C | 16 (3 health) | $196K |
| 24 | 11105 | Astoria | 55 | C | 0 | $1089K |
| 25 | 11360 | Bayside | 55 | C | 0 | $693K |
| 26 | 11366 | Fresh Meadows | 55 | C | 0 | $950K |
| 27 | 11368 | Corona | 55 | C | 0 | $752K |
| 28 | 11369 | East Elmhurst | 55 | C | 0 | $735K |
| 29 | 11372 | Jackson Heights | 55 | C | 0 | $454K |
| 30 | 11373 | Elmhurst | 55 | C | 0 | $683K |
| 31 | 11374 | Rego Park | 55 | C | 0 | $485K |
| 32 | 11412 | Saint Albans | 55 | C | 0 | $634K |
| 33 | 11418 | Richmond Hill | 55 | C | 0 | $773K |
| 34 | 11423 | Hollis | 55 | C | 0 | $717K |
| 35 | 11427 | Queens Village | 55 | C | 0 | $690K |
| 36 | 11432 | Jamaica | 55 | C | 0 | $826K |
| 37 | 11433 | Jamaica | 55 | C | 0 | $626K |
| 38 | 11435 | Jamaica | 55 | C | 0 | $550K |
| 39 | 11436 | Jamaica | 55 | C | 0 | $603K |
| 40 | 11380 | Elmhurst | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 41 | 11405 | Jamaica | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 42 | 11425 | Jamaica | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 43 | 11430 | Jamaica | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 44 | 11439 | Jamaica | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 45 | 11451 | Jamaica | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 46 | 11499 | Jamaica | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 47 | 12923 | Churubusco | 53 | D | 0 | $107K |
| 48 | 12952 | Lyon Mountain | 53 | D | 0 | $42K |
| 49 | 12959 | Mooers Forks | 53 | D | 0 | $194K |
| 50 | 12975 | Port Kent | 53 | D | 0 | $97K |
| 51 | 12978 | Redford | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 52 | 10473 | Bronx | 50 | D | 0 | $587K |
| 53 | 11356 | College Point | 50 | D | 0 | $893K |
| 54 | 11357 | Whitestone | 50 | D | 0 | $920K |
| 55 | 11361 | Bayside | 50 | D | 0 | $901K |
| 56 | 11364 | Oakland Gardens | 50 | D | 0 | $770K |
| 57 | 11365 | Fresh Meadows | 50 | D | 0 | $912K |
| 58 | 11375 | Forest Hills | 50 | D | 0 | $573K |
| 59 | 11434 | Jamaica | 50 | D | 0 | $586K |
| 60 | 12912 | Au Sable Forks | 50 | D | 0 | $187K |
| 61 | 10465 | Bronx | 40 | D | 0 | $602K |
| 62 | 11414 | Howard Beach | 40 | D | 0 | $613K |
| 63 | 11692 | Arverne | 40 | D | 0 | $650K |
| 64 | 11693 | Far Rockaway | 40 | D | 0 | $473K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clinton County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 78.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Clinton County, New York
Overview
Clinton County in New York covers 64 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
15 of 64 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.