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Schoharie County, New York

21 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 21 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 21 tracked ZIP records scored
21
ZIP Codes
$188K
Median Home Value
$2,889
Avg Remediation (154% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Schoharie 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: 13.3 (asthma 11%, diabetes 11.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,912, driven primarily by flood

70.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2022
1 (1 health)
2023
9 (9 health)
2024
47 (47 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 47 violations. Past 5 years: 60 total (60 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

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 11.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1968
Median Build Year
70.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
56/100
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: $1,912

Flood $988/yr
Energy Code Gap $512/yr
Water Infrastructure $305/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

28,695 housing units in Schoharie County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 22%
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 Schoharie County

$188K
Median Home Value
$2,889
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

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

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

Water systems serving Schoharie County

8 community water systems serving Schoharie County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Schoharie County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Schoharie County

21 ZIP codes tracked in Schoharie County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 12031 Carlisle $286K
2 12035 Central Bridge $188K
3 12036 Charlotteville $141K
4 12043 Cobleskill 9 (7 health) $172K
5 12066 Esperance 2 $175K
6 12071 Fultonham $190K
7 12073 Gallupville
8 12076 Gilboa $218K
9 12092 Howes Cave 7 (7 health) $204K
10 12122 Middleburgh 0 $173K
11 12131 North Blenheim $158K
12 12149 Richmondville $147K
13 12157 Schoharie 2 $218K
14 12160 Sloansville $160K
15 12167 Stamford $192K
16 12175 Summit $146K
17 12187 Warnerville 7 (7 health) $225K
18 12194 West Fulton $232K
19 12205 Albany 7 $264K
20 12212 Albany
21 13459 Sharon Springs 2 $158K

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Overview

Schoharie County in New York covers 21 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.

7 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 7 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 Schoharie County?
Schoharie County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 21 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Schoharie County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Schoharie County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,912 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Schoharie County?
The median home build year in Schoharie County is 1968. 70.5% 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). Schoharie County, New York Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/schoharie/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Schoharie County, New York Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/schoharie/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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