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Otsego County, New York

31 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 31 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 31 tracked ZIP records scored
31
ZIP Codes
$166K
Median Home Value
$2,380
Avg Remediation (144% of home value)

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.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.2 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 10.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,825, driven primarily by flood

75.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 29.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1954
Median Build Year
75.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
58/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,825

Flood $683/yr
Energy Code Gap $566/yr
Water Infrastructure $340/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

30,722 housing units in Otsego County

Pre-1940 41%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 15%
1980–1999 20%
2000+ 11%

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

$166K
Median Home Value
$2,380
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 29.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Otsego County

8 community water systems serving Otsego County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Otsego County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Otsego County

31 ZIP codes tracked in Otsego County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 12064 East Worcester 1 $100K
2 12116 Maryland $142K
3 12155 Schenevus $147K
4 12197 Worcester 1 $163K
5 13315 Burlington Flats $190K
6 13320 Cherry Valley $192K
7 13326 Cooperstown 1 $309K
8 13335 Edmeston 6 $122K
9 13337 Fly Creek 0 $288K
10 13342 Garrattsville
11 13348 Hartwick 1 $188K
12 13415 New Lisbon $157K
13 13439 Richfield Springs 5 (3 health) $184K
14 13450 Roseboom
15 13457 Schuyler Lake $82K
16 13468 Springfield Center
17 13482 West Burlington $172K
18 13488 Westford $90K
19 13747 Colliersville
20 13776 Gilbertsville $150K
21 13796 Laurens $144K
22 13807 Milford 1 $168K
23 13808 Morris $157K
24 13810 Mount Vision $219K
25 13820 Oneonta 1 $176K
26 13825 Otego 10 $184K
27 13834 Portlandville
28 13843 South New Berlin $166K
29 13849 Unadilla 28 (1 health) $121K
30 13859 Wells Bridge
31 13861 West Oneonta 1 $183K

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.

Overview

Otsego County in New York covers 31 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

11 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Otsego County?
Otsego County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 31 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Otsego County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Otsego County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,825 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Otsego County?
The median home build year in Otsego County is 1954. 75.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Otsego County, New York Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/otsego/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Otsego County, New York Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/otsego/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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