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Greene County, New York

36 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 36 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 36 tracked ZIP records scored
36
ZIP Codes
$254K
Median Home Value
$2,612
Avg Remediation (103% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Greene 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: 13.5 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 11.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,373, driven primarily by flood

68.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
6 (6 health)
2022
5 (5 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
5 (5 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 23 total (23 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
68.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
54/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
97%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $2,373

Flood $753/yr
Sea Level Rise $689/yr
Energy Code Gap $488/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

29,234 housing units in Greene County

Pre-1940 26%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 14%

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 Greene County

$254K
Median Home Value
$2,612
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Greene County

8 community water systems serving Greene County.

Show all 8 water systems

13 total water systems serve Greene County.

Systems with the most violations in Greene County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Greene County

36 ZIP codes tracked in Greene County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 12015 Athens 6 (1 health) $268K
2 12051 Coxsackie 6 $318K
3 12058 Earlton 2 $260K
4 12083 Greenville $265K
5 12087 Hannacroix $235K
6 12124 New Baltimore $328K
7 12176 Surprise $197K
8 12192 West Coxsackie 2 $230K
9 12405 Acra 7 (1 health) $175K
10 12407 Ashland $230K
11 12413 Cairo 7 (1 health) $208K
12 12414 Catskill 58 (5 health) $242K
13 12416 Chichester 2 $267K
14 12418 Cornwallville $262K
15 12422 Durham $230K
16 12423 East Durham $217K
17 12424 East Jewett $264K
18 12427 Elka Park 10 $331K
19 12431 Freehold $258K
20 12436 Haines Falls 13 $242K
21 12439 Hensonville $171K
22 12442 Hunter 13 $379K
23 12444 Jewett $353K
24 12450 Lanesville 10 $218K
25 12451 Leeds $254K
26 12452 Lexington
27 12454 Maplecrest $441K
28 12460 Oak Hill $213K
29 12463 Palenville $247K
30 12468 Prattsville 6 $232K
31 12470 Purling 7 (1 health) $220K
32 12473 Round Top 7 (1 health) $306K
33 12482 South Cairo $165K
34 12485 Tannersville 13 $385K
35 12492 West Kill $403K
36 12496 Windham 27 (2 health) $288K

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Overview

Greene County in New York covers 36 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.

17 of 17 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 8 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 Greene County?
Greene County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 36 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Greene County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Greene County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,373 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Greene County?
The median home build year in Greene County is 1972. 68.6% 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). Greene County, New York Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/greene/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-new-york-greene,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Greene County, New York Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/greene/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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