COUNTY REPORT NY

Oneida County, New York

52 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Water systems in Oneida County serve 52 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.

How Oneida County Compares

Oneida County70/100
New York avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Oneida County Compares

B
County Grade
70/100
Avg Safety Score
52
ZIP Codes
47
Water Systems

Oneida County scores 9 points above the New York state average (61/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
70
Avg Safety Score
52
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 13054 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 13494 (53/100)
$187K
Median Home Value
$1,510
Avg Remediation (81% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Oneida County, New York

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 11%, diabetes 11.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,143, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.46% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk

72% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↓ Improving trend

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

2021
8 (8 health)
2022
34 (34 health)
2023
18 (18 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 34 violations. Past 5 years: 63 total (63 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

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1964
Median Build Year
72%
Pre-1978 Housing
46%
Pipe Failure Probability
67%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,143

Energy Code Gap $417/yr
Flood $392/yr
Water / Lead $238/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

106,129 housing units in Oneida County

Pre-1940 31%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 18%
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 Oneida County

$187K
Median Home Value
$1,510
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Oneida County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 MVWA - MOHAWK VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY 126,250 101
2 Trails End Campground & Mobile Park 150 84
3 Rome City 32,850 16
4 Floyd Water District 1,710 16
5 Mohawk Correctional Facility 1,925 16

47 total water systems serve Oneida County.

All ZIP Codes in Oneida County

52 ZIP codes tracked in Oneida County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 13054 Durhamville 83 B 0 $209K
2 13304 Barneveld 83 B 0 $255K
3 13316 Camden 83 B 0 $159K
4 13322 Clayville 83 B 1 $204K
5 13328 Deansboro 83 B 0 $201K
6 13338 Forestport 83 B 1 $157K
7 13354 Holland Patent 83 B 0 $199K
8 13363 Lee Center 83 B 0 $184K
9 13435 Prospect 83 B 0 $104K
10 13478 Verona 83 B 0 $190K
11 13480 Waterville 83 B 1 $168K
12 13486 Westernville 83 B 1 $144K
13 13424 Oriskany 82 B 1 (1 health) $205K
14 13303 Ava 81 B 5 $152K
15 13309 Boonville 81 B 2 $197K
16 13476 Vernon 81 B 5 $177K
17 13471 Taberg 80 B 4 $110K
18 13042 Cleveland 79 B 4 (1 health) $131K
19 13313 Bridgewater 79 B 7 (3 health) $82K
20 13441 Rome 79 B 4 (3 health)
21 13442 Rome 79 B 4 (3 health)
22 13449 Rome 79 B 4 (3 health)
23 13413 New Hartford 78 B 1 $219K
24 13490 Westmoreland 77 B 2 $211K
25 13440 Rome 75 B 4 (3 health) $156K
26 13461 Sherrill 75 B 0 $207K
27 13323 Clinton 73 B 0 $232K
28 13425 Oriskany Falls 73 B 0 $118K
29 13456 Sauquoit 72 B 11 $255K
30 13162 Verona Beach 63 C 0 $204K
31 13318 Cassville 63 C 0 $161K
32 13321 Clark Mills 63 C 0
33 13341 Franklin Springs 63 C 0
34 13352 Hinckley 63 C 0
35 13362 Knoxboro 63 C 0
36 13477 Vernon Center 63 C 0 $118K
37 13503 Utica 63 C 14 (3 health)
38 14428 Churchville 63 C 0 $215K
39 13501 Utica 58 C 14 (3 health) $136K
40 13502 Utica 58 C 14 (3 health) $150K
41 13504 Utica 56 C 14 (3 health)
42 13505 Utica 56 C 14 (3 health)
43 13599 Utica 56 C 14 (3 health)
44 13157 Sylvan Beach 55 C 0 $114K
45 13308 Blossvale 55 C 0 $125K
46 14559 Spencerport 55 C 0 $219K
47 13301 Alder Creek 53 D 0 $320K
48 13401 Mc Connellsville 53 D 0
49 13455 Sangerfield 53 D 0
50 13469 Stittville 53 D 0 $247K
51 13483 Westdale 53 D 0
52 13494 Woodgate 53 D 0 $208K

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Overview

Oneida County in New York covers 52 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).

24 of 52 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 35 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Oneida County?
Oneida County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 52 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Oneida County?
Oneida County is served by 47 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 52 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Oneida County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Oneida County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,143 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Oneida County?
The median home build year in Oneida County is 1964. 72% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Oneida County compare to New York?
Oneida County has an average water safety score of 70/100, which is above the New York state average of 61/100.

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