Litchfield County, New York
1 ZIP code · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Litchfield: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
The 1 water system serving Litchfield County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Litchfield County Compares
How Litchfield County Compares
Litchfield County scores 12 points above the New York state average (61/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,870, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.63% avg pipe failure probability
84% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,870
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
27,462 housing units in Litchfield County
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 Litchfield County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Litchfield 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.
Water systems serving Litchfield County
4 community water systems serving Litchfield County.
- B
- B
- B
- B
Systems with the most violations in Litchfield County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- B
All ZIP Codes in Litchfield County
1 ZIP code tracked in Litchfield County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10027 | New York | 73 | B | 4 | $915K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Litchfield County
Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 84% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Litchfield County in New York covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
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