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Herkimer County, New York

16 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 16 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 16 tracked ZIP records scored
16
ZIP Codes
$144K
Median Home Value
$2,627
Avg Remediation (182% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Herkimer 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: 13.8 (asthma 11%, diabetes 11.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,098, driven primarily by flood

76.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2022
5 (5 health)
2023
12 (12 health)
2024
10 (10 health)
2025
14 (14 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 14 violations. Past 5 years: 41 total (41 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 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1960
Median Build Year
76.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
59/100
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: $2,098

Flood $862/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $409/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

30,064 housing units in Herkimer County

Pre-1940 41%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 9%

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 Herkimer County

$144K
Median Home Value
$2,627
Est. Remediation Cost
1.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Herkimer County

8 community water systems serving Herkimer County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve Herkimer County.

Systems with the most violations in Herkimer County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Herkimer County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Herkimer County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 13324 Cold Brook $145K
2 13329 Dolgeville 12 $121K
3 13340 Frankfort 22 (20 health) $144K
4 13350 Herkimer 24 (20 health) $136K
5 13357 Ilion 3 (1 health) $105K
6 13361 Jordanville $178K
7 13365 Little Falls 1 $121K
8 13406 Middleville $139K
9 13407 Mohawk 5 (1 health) $134K
10 13416 Newport $160K
11 13420 Old Forge $349K
12 13431 Poland 0 $208K
13 13454 Salisbury Center
14 13472 Thendara $369K
15 13475 Van Hornesville $146K
16 13491 West Winfield 5 (3 health) $144K

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Overview

Herkimer County in New York covers 16 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.

7 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 24 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 Herkimer County?
Herkimer County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Herkimer County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Herkimer County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,098 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Herkimer County?
The median home build year in Herkimer County is 1960. 76.5% 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). Herkimer County, New York Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/herkimer/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Herkimer County, New York Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/herkimer/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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