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
How Oneida County Compares
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
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Oneida County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $1,143
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
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
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
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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Oneida County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 72% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Oneida County, New York
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.