COUNTY REPORT NY

Dutchess County, New York

39 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Dutchess County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Dutchess County shows moderate water quality across its 39 ZIP codes - some areas carry violations worth monitoring.

How Dutchess County Compares

Dutchess County59/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

How Dutchess County Compares

C
County Grade
59/100
Avg Safety Score
39
ZIP Codes
47
Water Systems

Dutchess County scores 25 points below the New York state average (84/100) and 14 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 Last verified:

C
County Grade
59
Avg Safety Score
39
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 12803 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 12524 (40/100)
$376K
Median Home Value
$2,444
Avg Remediation (65% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Dutchess County, New York

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.4 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 9.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,337, driven primarily by flood

74.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
9 (9 health)
2022
11 (11 health)
2023
8 (8 health)
2024
6 (6 health)
2025
13 (13 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 13 violations. Past 5 years: 47 total (47 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 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 28.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1970
Median Build Year
74.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
55/100
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: $2,337

Flood $787/yr
Energy Code Gap $596/yr
Sea Level Rise $468/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

126,195 housing units in Dutchess County

Pre-1940 19%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 13%

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 Dutchess County

$376K
Median Home Value
$2,444
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dutchess 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 Dutchess County residents

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 28.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Dutchess County

8 community water systems serving Dutchess County.

Show all 8 water systems

47 total water systems serve Dutchess County.

Systems with the most violations in Dutchess County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Dutchess County

39 ZIP codes tracked in Dutchess County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 12803 South Glens Falls 67 C 0 $223K
2 12508 Beacon 66 C 2 (1 health) $402K
3 12512 Chelsea 66 C 1 $435K
4 12540 Lagrangeville 66 C 3 $444K
5 12572 Rhinebeck 65 C 3 $459K
6 12590 Wappingers Falls 63 C 9 $366K
7 12601 Poughkeepsie 62 C 15 $276K
8 12603 Poughkeepsie 49 D 4 $342K
9 12538 Hyde Park 44 D 18 (1 health) $288K
10 12524 Fishkill 40 D 29 $373K
11 12501 Amenia 60 $306K
12 12504 Annandale On Hudson
13 12506 Bangall
14 12507 Barrytown 0
15 12510 Billings
16 12511 Castle Point
17 12514 Clinton Corners $412K
18 12522 Dover Plains 0 $282K
19 12527 Glenham 0
20 12533 Hopewell Junction 5 $441K
21 12537 Hughsonville
22 12545 Millbrook 0 $415K
23 12546 Millerton 0 $317K
24 12564 Pawling 251 (4 health) $421K
25 12567 Pine Plains 0 $330K
26 12569 Pleasant Valley 1 $350K
27 12570 Poughquag 2 $454K
28 12571 Red Hook 1 $386K
29 12574 Rhinecliff $589K
30 12578 Salt Point $352K
31 12580 Staatsburg 2 $377K
32 12581 Stanfordville 0 $375K
33 12582 Stormville 4 $445K
34 12583 Tivoli 3 $391K
35 12585 Verbank $511K
36 12592 Wassaic $265K
37 12594 Wingdale 0 $364K
38 12602 Poughkeepsie
39 12604 Poughkeepsie 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Dutchess County

Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.

Overview

Dutchess County in New York covers 39 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100) across 10 scored records.

18 of 28 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 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

Is water safe in Dutchess County?
Dutchess 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 Dutchess County?
Dutchess County is served by 47 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 39 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Dutchess County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Dutchess County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,337 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Dutchess County?
The median home build year in Dutchess County is 1970. 74.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Dutchess County compare to New York?
Dutchess County has an average Home Safety Score of 59/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the New York state average of 84/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Dutchess County, NY: HSS 59/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/dutchess/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Dutchess County, NY: HSS 59/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/dutchess/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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