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Herkimer County, New York

16 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 16 tracked ZIP records scored

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

Unavailable
0 of 16 tracked ZIP records scored
16
ZIP Codes
$144K
Median Home Value
$4,500
Avg Remediation (3.12% 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%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,887, largest modeled factor: Flood

75% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

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
75%
Pre-1980 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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,887

Flood $862/yr
Water / Lead $594/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/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
$4,500
Est. Remediation Cost
3.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. The timing of improvements depends on the specific hazard.

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 mapped to Herkimer County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Herkimer County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

9 water systems mapped to Herkimer County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Herkimer County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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

Recommended Buyer Guides for Herkimer County

Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.

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?
We map 9 public water systems to 16 ZIP codes in our data for Herkimer County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Herkimer County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Herkimer County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,887 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Herkimer County?
The median home build year in Herkimer County is 1960. 75% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have 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
@misc{zipcheckup-county-new-york-herkimer,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Herkimer County, New York Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/herkimer/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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