Livingston County, New York
26 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Although much of Livingston County meets baseline standards, some of its 26 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.
How Livingston County Compares
How Livingston County Compares
Livingston County scores 6 points below the New York state average (61/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Livingston County, New York
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.3 (asthma 11%, diabetes 10.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,466, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.479% avg pipe failure probability, 88% of ZIPs at high risk
73.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Livingston County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
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: $1,466
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
28,519 housing units in Livingston 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 Livingston County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Livingston 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 Livingston County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Livingston County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avon Village | 3,000 | 18 |
| 2 | Lima Village | 2,900 | 12 |
| 3 | Lima Town Public Water Supply | 220 | 12 |
| 4 | Springwater Water District | 430 | 12 |
| 5 | Lcwsa Consolidated Water District | 9,892 | 11 |
34 total water systems serve Livingston County.
All ZIP Codes in Livingston County
26 ZIP codes tracked in Livingston County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14423 | Caledonia | 70 | B | 1 | $182K |
| 2 | 14454 | Geneseo | 70 | B | 1 | $218K |
| 3 | 14481 | Leicester | 69 | C | 3 (1 health) | $154K |
| 4 | 14517 | Nunda | 69 | C | 2 | $119K |
| 5 | 14462 | Groveland | 68 | C | 1 | $215K |
| 6 | 14510 | Mount Morris | 68 | C | 3 (2 health) | $98K |
| 7 | 14414 | Avon | 67 | C | 5 (3 health) | $190K |
| 8 | 14437 | Dansville | 65 | C | 1 | $119K |
| 9 | 14556 | Sonyea | 64 | C | 1 | — |
| 10 | 14560 | Springwater | 64 | C | 7 | $182K |
| 11 | 14592 | York | 64 | C | 1 | $160K |
| 12 | 14435 | Conesus | 62 | C | 0 | $211K |
| 13 | 14466 | Hemlock | 62 | C | 0 | $198K |
| 14 | 14480 | Lakeville | 59 | C | 5 (1 health) | — |
| 15 | 14487 | Livonia | 55 | C | 0 | $211K |
| 16 | 14836 | Dalton | 53 | D | 0 | $100K |
| 17 | 14485 | Lima | 46 | D | 7 (3 health) | $199K |
| 18 | 14486 | Linwood | 40 | D | 0 | $177K |
| 19 | 14488 | Livonia Center | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 20 | 14511 | Mumford | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 21 | 14533 | Piffard | 40 | D | 0 | $190K |
| 22 | 14539 | Retsof | 40 | D | 0 | $162K |
| 23 | 14545 | Scottsburg | 40 | D | 0 | $88K |
| 24 | 14558 | South Lima | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 25 | 14585 | West Bloomfield | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 26 | 14846 | Hunt | 40 | D | 0 | $126K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Livingston County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 73.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Livingston County, New York
Overview
Livingston County in New York covers 26 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
13 of 26 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 10 health-based violations have been documented.
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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)
Updated daily.