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Clinton County, New York

24 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 24 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 24 tracked ZIP records scored
24
ZIP Codes
$159K
Median Home Value
$1,446
Avg Remediation (91% of home value)

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.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 10.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,516, driven primarily by flood

68.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
7 (7 health)
2024
8 (8 health)

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

Asthma 11.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
68.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
51/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
92%
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: $1,516

Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $238/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

37,765 housing units in Clinton County

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 15%

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

$159K
Median Home Value
$1,446
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Clinton County

8 community water systems serving Clinton County.

Show all 8 water systems

10 total water systems serve Clinton County.

Systems with the most violations in Clinton County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Clinton County

24 ZIP codes tracked in Clinton County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 12901 Plattsburgh 1 $182K
2 12903 Plattsburgh 0 $193K
3 12910 Altona $108K
4 12918 Cadyville 0 $208K
5 12919 Champlain 7 (1 health) $171K
6 12921 Chazy 3 (1 health) $195K
7 12923 Churubusco $107K
8 12924 Keeseville
9 12929 Dannemora $128K
10 12933 Ellenburg
11 12934 Ellenburg Center $111K
12 12935 Ellenburg Depot $107K
13 12944 Keeseville 0 $151K
14 12952 Lyon Mountain $42K
15 12955 Lyon Mountain $159K
16 12958 Mooers $147K
17 12959 Mooers Forks $194K
18 12962 Morrisonville 0 $169K
19 12972 Peru 0 $196K
20 12978 Redford
21 12979 Rouses Point 3 (1 health) $181K
22 12981 Saranac $142K
23 12985 Schuyler Falls 0 $158K
24 12992 West Chazy $173K

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Overview

Clinton County in New York covers 24 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.

4 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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 Clinton County?
Clinton County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 24 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Clinton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Clinton County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,516 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Clinton County?
The median home build year in Clinton County is 1974. 68.3% 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). Clinton County, New York Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/clinton/
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  title  = {{Clinton County, New York Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/clinton/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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