Otsego County, New York
30 ZIP codes · Avg score 54/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-04
Otsego County ranks below average for water safety, with health-based violations recorded across multiple of its 30 ZIP codes.
How Otsego County Compares
How Otsego County Compares
Otsego County scores 7 points below the New York state average (61/100) and 14 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Otsego 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: 12.2 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 10.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,476, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.503% avg pipe failure probability, 93% of ZIPs at high risk
74.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Otsego County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 health-based).
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: $1,476
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
30,893 housing units in Otsego 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 Otsego County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Otsego 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 Otsego 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 Otsego County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springbrook Main Campus | 258 | 109 |
| 2 | Shady Acres Mobile Home Park | 140 | 99 |
| 3 | Hartwick Water District | 416 | 80 |
| 4 | Valley Stream Mobile Home Park | 201 | 73 |
| 5 | Oneonta City | 15,954 | 73 |
36 total water systems serve Otsego County.
All ZIP Codes in Otsego County
30 ZIP codes tracked in Otsego County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13320 | Cherry Valley | 69 | C | 3 | $192K |
| 2 | 13859 | Wells Bridge | 69 | C | 5 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 13348 | Hartwick | 68 | C | 1 | $188K |
| 4 | 12116 | Maryland | 66 | C | 42 (1 health) | $142K |
| 5 | 13776 | Gilbertsville | 65 | C | 8 | $150K |
| 6 | 13439 | Richfield Springs | 63 | C | 5 (2 health) | $184K |
| 7 | 13807 | Milford | 62 | C | 57 (2 health) | $168K |
| 8 | 13825 | Otego | 61 | C | 14 (1 health) | $184K |
| 9 | 12155 | Schenevus | 60 | C | 8 | $147K |
| 10 | 13808 | Morris | 59 | C | 17 | $157K |
| 11 | 13849 | Unadilla | 58 | C | 33 (2 health) | $121K |
| 12 | 13861 | West Oneonta | 58 | C | 7 | $183K |
| 13 | 12197 | Worcester | 56 | C | 18 | $163K |
| 14 | 13796 | Laurens | 56 | C | 21 | $144K |
| 15 | 13335 | Edmeston | 55 | C | 14 | $122K |
| 16 | 13326 | Cooperstown | 54 | D | 22 | $309K |
| 17 | 12064 | East Worcester | 53 | D | 0 | $100K |
| 18 | 13337 | Fly Creek | 53 | D | 0 | $288K |
| 19 | 13415 | New Lisbon | 53 | D | 0 | $157K |
| 20 | 13450 | Roseboom | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 21 | 13834 | Portlandville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 22 | 13843 | South New Berlin | 53 | D | 0 | $166K |
| 23 | 13820 | Oneonta | 44 | D | 52 | $176K |
| 24 | 13315 | Burlington Flats | 40 | D | 0 | $190K |
| 25 | 13342 | Garrattsville | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 26 | 13361 | Jordanville | 40 | D | 0 | $178K |
| 27 | 13457 | Schuyler Lake | 40 | D | 0 | $82K |
| 28 | 13482 | West Burlington | 40 | D | 0 | $172K |
| 29 | 13488 | Westford | 40 | D | 0 | $90K |
| 30 | 13810 | Mount Vision | 40 | D | 0 | $219K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Otsego County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 74.9% 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 Otsego County, New York
Overview
Otsego County in New York covers 30 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (54/100).
17 of 30 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 9 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.
What You Can Do
Otsego County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
74.9% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.