Niagara County, New York
23 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Niagara County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Throughout Niagara County, the 23 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores - a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Niagara County Compares
How Niagara County Compares
Niagara County scores 2 points below the New York state average (84/100) and 9 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Niagara 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: 13.7 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 11.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,717, driven primarily by flood
81.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $1,717
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
100,088 housing units in Niagara 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 Niagara County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Niagara 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 Niagara County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Niagara County
8 community water systems serving Niagara County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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20 total water systems serve Niagara County.
Systems with the most violations in Niagara County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Niagara County
23 ZIP codes tracked in Niagara County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14028 | Burt | 83 | B | 1 | $170K |
| 2 | 14067 | Gasport | 83 | B | 0 | $178K |
| 3 | 14105 | Middleport | 83 | B | 0 | $155K |
| 4 | 14108 | Newfane | 83 | B | 1 | $146K |
| 5 | 14126 | Olcott | 83 | B | 0 | $290K |
| 6 | 14301 | Niagara Falls | 83 | B | 0 | $79K |
| 7 | 14302 | Niagara Falls | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 8 | 14303 | Niagara Falls | 83 | B | 0 | $78K |
| 9 | 14008 | Appleton | 82 | B | 1 | $190K |
| 10 | 14012 | Barker | 82 | B | 1 | $166K |
| 11 | 14092 | Lewiston | 82 | B | 1 | $246K |
| 12 | 14120 | North Tonawanda | 82 | B | 2 | $205K |
| 13 | 14132 | Sanborn | 82 | B | 4 | $259K |
| 14 | 14172 | Wilson | 82 | B | 4 | $180K |
| 15 | 14174 | Youngstown | 82 | B | 1 | $235K |
| 16 | 14304 | Niagara Falls | 82 | B | 1 | $152K |
| 17 | 14305 | Niagara Falls | 82 | B | 1 | $109K |
| 18 | 14094 | Lockport | 81 | B | 5 | $186K |
| 19 | 14131 | Ransomville | 81 | B | 5 | $205K |
| 20 | 14095 | Lockport | — | — | — | |
| 21 | 14107 | Model City | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 14109 | Niagara University | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 14144 | Stella Niagara | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Niagara County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 81.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Niagara County, New York
Overview
Niagara County in New York covers 23 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100) across 19 scored records.
13 of 19 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.