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Franklin County, New York

21 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 21 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 21 tracked ZIP records scored
21
ZIP Codes
$119K
Median Home Value
$1,350
Avg Remediation (113% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Franklin 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 12.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,248, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

70.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2023
6 (6 health)
2024
7 (7 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 7 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 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
70.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
56/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
95%
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: $1,248

Energy Code Gap $527/yr
Water / Lead $305/yr
Flood $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

22,383 housing units in Franklin County

Pre-1940 33%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 23%
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 Franklin County

$119K
Median Home Value
$1,350
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Franklin County

5 community water systems serving Franklin County.

Systems with the most violations in Franklin County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Franklin County

21 ZIP codes tracked in Franklin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 12914 Bombay 0 $90K
2 12915 Brainardsville
3 12916 Brushton $90K
4 12917 Burke $117K
5 12920 Chateaugay $127K
6 12926 Constable 0 $115K
7 12930 Dickinson Center $97K
8 12937 Fort Covington 0 $103K
9 12939 Gabriels $278K
10 12945 Lake Clear 0 $256K
11 12953 Malone 0 $123K
12 12957 Moira $88K
13 12966 North Bangor 0 $119K
14 12969 Owls Head $105K
15 12970 Paul Smiths $300K
16 12976 Rainbow Lake $292K
17 12980 Saint Regis Falls $98K
18 12986 Tupper Lake 6 (6 health) $132K
19 12989 Vermontville $197K
20 12995 Whippleville
21 13655 Hogansburg $197K

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Overview

Franklin County in New York covers 21 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.

1 of 7 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

How many water systems serve Franklin County?
Franklin County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 21 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Franklin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Franklin County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,248 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Franklin County?
The median home build year in Franklin County is 1973. 70.9% 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). Franklin County, New York Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/franklin/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Franklin County, New York Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/franklin/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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